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Dense Fog Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1054 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025

IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-032-MNZ071-080-081-089-090-097-098-
SDZ038>040-053>056-062-090100-
/O.CON.KFSD.FG.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-251209T0400Z/
Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O`Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-Buena
Vista-Ida-Lincoln-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-Rock-
Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Minnehaha-
Including the cities of Hendricks, Mountain Lake, Orange City,
Madison, Woonsocket, Sheldon, Flandreau, Hull, Fulda, Battle
Creek, Brookings, Lakefield, Tyler, Hartley, Sibley, George, Lake
Preston, Arnolds Park, Spencer, Arlington, Storm Lake, Sioux
Falls, Holstein, Slayton, Lake Benton, Cherokee, Sanborn,
Worthington, De Smet, Ivanhoe, Ida Grove, Luverne, Hawarden,
Huron, Jackson, Spirit Lake, Rock Valley, Orland, Larchwood,
Milford, Howard, Windom, Pipestone, Sioux Center, Le Mars, Rock
Rapids, and Inwood
1054 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Visibility less than one mile in dense fog.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

Meyers

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1054 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025

SDZ052-057-058-090100-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FG.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-251209T0400Z/
Jerauld-Brule-Aurora-
Including the cities of Alpena, Chamberlain, Stickney, Kimball,
Plankinton, Wessington Springs, and White Lake
1054 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Visibility less than one mile in dense fog.

* WHERE...Jerauld, Aurora, and Brule Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$


Winter Storm Watch


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
310 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025

MNZ001>005-007>009-013>017-022>024-027-028-030>032-NDZ006>008-
014>016-024-026>030-038-039-054-081715-
/O.CON.KFGF.WS.A.0005.251209T1200Z-251210T1200Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall-
North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-
South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East
Becker-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Towner-Cavalier-
Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-
Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Cavalier, Lankin, Cando, Lake Itasca,
Hillsboro, Hallock, Warren, Bagley, Langdon, Grafton,
Cooperstown, Drayton, Finley, New Rockford, Grand Forks, Leeds,
East Grand Forks, Thief River Falls, Fergus Falls, Halstad,
Mahnomen, Moorhead, Red Lake Falls, Fargo, Middle River, Ada,
Michigan, Two Inlets, New York Mills, Valley City, Roseau,
Detroit Lakes, Bemidji, Wadena, Mayville, Fosston, Devils Lake,
Park Rapids, Newfolden, Red Lake, and Crookston
310 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and patchy blowing snow possible. There may also
  be a brief period of freezing rain Tuesday morning. Winds could
  gust as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, and west
  central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Falling and blowing
  snow may lead to areas of quick and sudden reductions to
  visibility, making travel difficult, especially in rural areas
  that are prone to blowing snow. The hazardous conditions could
  impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could
  bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

Lynch


High Wind Watch


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1057 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025

NDZ001-002-009>011-017>022-031>036-040>048-050-051-090100-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.A.0004.251209T1500Z-251210T0900Z/
Divide-Burke-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-
McLean-Sheridan-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-
Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-
McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Center, Watford City, Columbus, Dickinson,
Tappen, Washburn, Goodrich, Mott, Bowbells, Solen, Mandan, Williston,
Hettinger, Powers Lake, Fort Yates, Wishek, Killdeer, Underwood,
Marmarth, Minot, Halliday, Edgeley, Selfridge, Gackle, Mcclusky,
Napoleon, Garrison, Bowman, Kulm, Ellendale, New Leipzig, Carson,
Hazen, Crosby, Steele, Bismarck, Oakes, Ashley, Elgin, Lignite,
Strasburg, Stanley, Medora, Beulah, Turtle Lake, Parshall, Linton,
New England, Portal, Wilton, Lamoure, New Town, and Beach
1057 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025 /957 AM MST Mon Dec 8 2025/

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
  possible.

* WHERE...Western and most of central North Dakota.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings
  and signs. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of rain, freezing rain, and snow are
  possible with this system.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure objects, including holiday decorations, that could be blown
around. Use caution when traveling.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
1000 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025

SDZ003-033-037-045-090200-
/O.CON.KABR.HW.A.0006.251209T2100Z-251210T0900Z/
Corson-Stanley-Hand-Jones-
Including the cities of McIntosh, Fort Pierre, Miller, and Murdo
1000 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025 /900 AM MST Mon Dec 8 2025/

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
  possible.

* WHERE...Hand, Jones, Stanley, and Corson Counties.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

07

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
1000 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025

SDZ004-005-009-010-015>017-034>036-048-051-090200-
/O.CAN.KABR.FG.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-251208T1700Z/
/O.CON.KABR.HW.A.0006.251209T2100Z-251210T0900Z/
Campbell-McPherson-Walworth-Edmunds-Dewey-Potter-Faulk-Sully-
Hughes-Hyde-Lyman-Buffalo-
Including the cities of Gettysburg, Onida, Mobridge, Fort
Thompson, Eureka, Herreid, Faulkton, Pierre, Highmore, Isabel,
Kennebec, and Ipswich
1000 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025 /900 AM MST Mon Dec 8 2025/

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central and north central South Dakota.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
311 AM MST Mon Dec 8 2025

SDZ001-002-012>014-025-026-030>032-042-043-046-049-072>074-077-078-
090115-
/O.CON.KUNR.HW.A.0009.251209T1500Z-251210T0600Z/
Harding-Northern Perkins-Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-Ziebach-
Northern Foothills-Rapid City-Custer Co Plains-Pennington Co
Plains-Haakon-Northern Oglala Lakota-Northern Jackson-Mellette-
Tripp-Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills-Southern Meade Co Plains-Hermosa
Foothills-Southern Jackson-Southern Perkins-
Including the cities of Interior, Buffalo Gap, Wall, Potato
Creek, Meadow, Spearfish, Rockyford, Rapid City, Newell,
Belvidere, Saint Onge, Opal, Ludlow, Elm Springs, Red Owl, Bison,
Prairie City, Camp Crook, Whitewood, New Underwood, Witten, White
Owl, Ladner, Wanblee, Fruitdale, South Eagle Butte, Cedar Butte,
Sharps Corner, Midland, Scenic, Cottonwood, Caputa, Ideal,
Ellsworth AFB, Enning, Quinn, Black Hawk, Vale, Folsom, Wasta,
Norris, Hermosa, Colome, Shadehill, Winner, Reva, Kyle,
Milesville, Hamill, Dupree, Cherry Creek, Piedmont, Usta,
Fairburn, Faith, Philip, White River, Tilford, Long Valley,
Buffalo, Lemmon, Kadoka, Union Center, Redig, Hoover, Wood, Mud
Butte, Zeona, Summerset, Sorum, Belle Fourche Reservoir, Box
Elder, Sturgis, Glad Valley, Howes, and Belle Fourche
311 AM MST Mon Dec 8 2025 /411 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025/

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central, and southwestern
  South Dakota.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and
  signs. 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.

&&

$$

Calderon

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
311 AM MST Mon Dec 8 2025

SDZ027-041-044-047-075-076-WYZ060-090115-
/O.EXA.KUNR.HW.A.0009.251209T1500Z-251210T0600Z/
Southern Foothills-Western Fall River-Bennett-Todd-Eastern Fall
River-Southern Oglala Lakota-Northeastern Crook-
Including the cities of Oglala, Harrington, Porcupine, Edgemont,
Tuthill, Rumford, Colony, Batesland, Allen, Aladdin, Saint
Francis, Pine Ridge, Hot Springs, Manderson, Oelrichs, Parmelee,
Oral, Provo, Rosebud, Martin, Beulah, Wounded Knee, Mission,
Ardmore, Angostura Reservoir, and Smithwick
311 AM MST Mon Dec 8 2025 /411 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025/

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60
  mph possible.

* WHERE...Southern Oglala Lakota County, including portions of the
  Pine Ridge Reservation, Todd County, including portions of the
  Rosebud Reservation, Southern Foothills, Western Fall River,
  Bennett, Eastern Fall River, and Northeastern Crook.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and
  signs. 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.

&&

$$


Special Weather Statement


Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
910 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025

SDZ007-008-021-023-081900-
Marshall-Roberts-Grant-Deuel-
Including the cities of Britton, Sisseton, Milbank,
and Clear Lake
910 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025

Locally strong and gusty winds are expected along the eastern
slopes of the Sisseton Hills from the early afternoon through the
early evening hours. Westerly winds of 20 to 30 mph with
occasional gusts over 45 mph are likely. The locations most
affected will be the higher terrain areas of the Sisseton Hills as
well as up to 15 miles east of the hills. This includes
Interstate 29 between Summit and Peever, or between mile markers
210 and 225. U.S. Highway 12 from Summit to Milbank may also
experience strong winds. The strong winds will promote blowing and
drifting snow, along with very low visibility. Anyone with travel
plans across far northeast South Dakota this afternoon should be
prepared for inclement weather.

$$

07


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1221 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025

NDZ001>003-009>012-017>023-025-034>037-042-045>048-050-051-091830-
Divide-Burke-Renville-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McHenry-McKenzie-
Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Morton-Burleigh-
Kidder-Stutsman-Grant-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
1221 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025 /1121 AM MST Mon Dec 8 2025/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
North Dakota, northwest North Dakota, south central North Dakota,
southeast North Dakota, and southwest North Dakota.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

There are medium to high chances for freezing rain late tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

A High Wind Watch is in effect Tuesday morning through Tuesday
night. See weather.gov/bis for details.

There are medium to high chances for freezing rain Tuesday
morning.

Dangerously cold wind chills are possible Thursday evening through
Saturday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1025 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025

IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-
098-NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-052>071-091630-
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-
1025 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025

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.

Dense Fog has expanded in coverage along and north of I-90 and the
vast majority of northwest Iowa. Reduced visibilities are expected in
the fog but could see slick spots on roads and untreated surfaces.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

A busy week is ahead with a risk of precipitation nearly every 1.5
days. Most of the precipitation events this will remain light, but
systems on Thursday and Friday will bear watching.

Stronger winds between Tuesday night into Wednesday could lead to
periods of blow/drifting snow.

A surge of arctic air over the weekend could lead to frigid wind
chills through Sunday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
451 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025

MNZ039-046-SDZ003>011-015>023-091100-
Traverse-Big Stone-Corson-Campbell-McPherson-Brown-Marshall-Roberts-
Walworth-Edmunds-Day-Dewey-Potter-Faulk-Spink-Clark-Codington-Grant-
Hamlin-Deuel-
451 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025 /351 AM MST Mon Dec 8 2025/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for west central Minnesota, north
central South Dakota and northeast South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Downslope winds off the lee of the Prairie Coteau could result in
areas of blowing and drifting snow and reduced visibility.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Freezing rain will be possible across portions of north central and
northeast South Dakota Tuesday morning before temperatures warm up
enough for precipitation to fall as rain.

Very strong northwest winds are possible Tuesday afternoon through
Tuesday night. Sustained winds in excess of 40 mph, gusting in excess
of 60 mph, are possible over north central South Dakota Tuesday
afternoon into Tuesday night. Over northeast South Dakota and west
central Minnesota sustained winds in excess of 30 mph, gusting in
excess of 45 mph, are possible from early Tuesday evening through
the overnight hours.

If falling snow happens across far northeast South Dakota Tuesday
night into early Wednesday morning while these strong winds are
happening, considerable blowing snow and reduction to visibility
could be possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
339 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025

MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028-
090945-
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-
Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
339 AM CST Mon Dec 8 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central and
southern Minnesota, and west central Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Light snow possible from central Minnesota to western Wisconsin
this afternoon through this evening. About an inch of snow is
expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

A strong clipper system is forecast to bring accumulating,
potentially heavy, snow to portions central and eastern Minnesota and
western Wisconsin Tuesday through Tuesday night. Currently, the
most likely place for heaviest snow is along and north of
Interstate 94 where a narrow band of 4 to 7 inches of snow is
possible. Winds will also become strong with gusts of 30 to 40 mph
possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SKYWARN spotter activation will not be needed.

$$

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NOAA National Weather Service
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Silver Spring, MD 20910
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