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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
444 AM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026

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Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O`Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-
Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Lincoln-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-
Pipestone-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Gregory-
Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-McCook-
Minnehaha-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Bon Homme-Yankton-
Union-
444 AM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Iowa, west central
Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, central South
Dakota, east central South Dakota, south central South Dakota and
southeast South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Snow will continue to wind down from northwest to southeast through
mid-morning. Additional accumulations up to an inch are possible
southeast of a line from Yankton to Windom, including much of
northwest Iowa and northeast Nebraska.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Southwest to west winds gusting 20-40 mph and relative humidity
values of 35% or less will result in elevated to potentially critical
fire weather conditions Thursday. Please use caution and report any
fires immediately.

West to northwest winds increase further Thursday evening. Gusts of
45 to 55 mph could persist for several hours Thursday night, with a
few gusts over 60 mph possible. Secure loose objects and use caution
if you are operating a light-weight or high profile vehicle.

While details are still coming into focus, those with travel plans
for this upcoming weekend should begin monitoring the forecast, as
moderate chances of accumulating snow and gusty winds could impact
travel.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
943 AM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026

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Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O`Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-
Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Dixon-Dakota-Beadle-Gregory-Jerauld-
Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-
Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln-Bon Homme-Yankton-
Union-
943 AM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
NORTHWEST IOWA, NORTHEAST NEBRASKA, AND PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST
SOUTH DAKOTA SOUTH OF A LINE FROM HURON TO MADISON TO SIOUX
FALLS...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux,
  O`Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and
  Ida. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Beadle,
  Gregory, Jerauld, Sanborn, Miner, Lake, Brule, Aurora,
  Davison, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Charles Mix, Douglas,
  Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and
  Union.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
  quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
940 AM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026

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098-NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-052>071-120100-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.A.0002.260313T0200Z-260313T1200Z/
Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O`Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-Buena
Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-
Pipestone-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Gregory-
Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-
McCook-Minnehaha-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln-
Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay-Union-
Including the cities of Allen, Tea, Sioux City, Parker, Kimball,
Elk Point, Pipestone, Luverne, Howard, Windom, Lake Preston,
Alpena, Stickney, Marty, Canton, Freeman, Arlington, Arnolds
Park, Flandreau, Marshall, Rock Valley, Lakefield, Mitchell,
Hull, Chancellor, Hurley, Harrisburg, Centerville, Tripp, Huron,
Mountain Lake, Wagner, Le Mars, Woonsocket, Parkston,
Springfield, Rock Rapids, Spirit Lake, Menno, Madison, De Smet,
Spencer, Sheldon, Marion, Holstein, Ivanhoe, Viborg, Orland,
Larchwood, Alcester, Vermillion, Clayton, Plankinton, Burke,
Jackson, Ponca, Chamberlain, Yankton, Tyler, Wessington Springs,
Avon, Orange City, Sioux Center, Armour, Alexandria, Lake Andes,
South Sioux City, Battle Creek, Tabor, Sanborn, Cherokee, George,
Hendricks, Hawarden, Gregory, White Lake, Sioux Falls, Jefferson,
Tyndall, Sibley, Lake Benton, Scotland, Delmont, Wakefield,
Salem, Inwood, Slayton, Lennox, North Sioux City, Ida Grove,
Hartley, Emery, Canistota, Beresford, Montrose, Fulda,
Worthington, Storm Lake, Bridgewater, Corsica, Brookings, Platte,
Irene, and Milford
940 AM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest
  Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south
  central, and southeast South Dakota.

* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.

&&

$$

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