High Wind Warning Issued for Northwest Iowa, Northeast Nebraska, and Southeast South Dakota

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls, SD, has issued a High Wind Warning (Alert Code: HWW). The alert was issued on March 12 and is effective through the morning of March 13.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts the following regions:

• Northwest and West Central Iowa: Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O’Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury, and Ida counties.
• Northeast Nebraska: Dixon and Dakota counties.
• Southeast South Dakota: Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay, and Union counties.

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas should prepare for hazardous conditions. Winds this strong will make driving difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles; motorists are urged to use extra caution. Secure loose outdoor objects and be prepared for potential power interruptions.

Expected Conditions

Northwest winds are expected to reach sustained speeds of 30 to 40 mph. Peak wind gusts are forecast to reach up to 70 mph. These damaging winds are likely to blow down tree branches and cause scattered power outages.

Timeline

The High Wind Warning onset begins at 9:00 PM CDT this evening, March 12. The warning is scheduled to remain in effect until 7:00 AM CDT on Friday, March 13.