Watches, Warnings & Advisories



3 products issued by NWS for: 2 Miles SSW Hawarden IA

High Wind Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
615 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-NEZ013-014-SDZ067-070-071-152115-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0005.260315T1500Z-260316T0600Z/
Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O`Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-Buena
Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Dixon-Dakota-Lincoln-Clay-Union-
Including the cities of Spirit Lake, Hull, Tea, Ida Grove,
Wakefield, Beresford, Sheldon, Rock Rapids, Hawarden, Sibley,
Rock Valley, George, Inwood, Lennox, Orange City, Le Mars,
Cherokee, Spencer, Allen, Alcester, Elk Point, Ponca, Arnolds
Park, Milford, Sioux City, Harrisburg, Jefferson, Storm Lake,
Hartley, Canton, North Sioux City, Sioux Center, Vermillion,
Sanborn, Holstein, South Sioux City, Larchwood, and Battle Creek
615 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 1
AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 1 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong will make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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Weisser




Blizzard Warning

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
615 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

IAZ001-012-MNZ098-SDZ062-066-067-152130-
/O.CON.KFSD.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T0600Z/
Lyon-Sioux-Rock-Minnehaha-Turner-Lincoln-
Including the cities of Hull, Tea, Luverne, Parker, Rock Rapids,
Hawarden, Rock Valley, George, Inwood, Lennox, Hurley, Orange
City, Chancellor, Centerville, Harrisburg, Viborg, Irene, Sioux
Falls, Canton, Sioux Center, Larchwood, and Marion
615 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between
  1 and 3 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds
  gusting as high as 60 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Whiteout conditions
  will make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. Strong winds
  could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

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Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
304 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-
098-NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-052>071-160815-
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-
304 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of 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

Any freezing rain early this morning will transition to all snow
by daybreak. A glaze to two tenths of an inch of ice is possible
mainly in parts of northwest Iowa, and this could result in
increased risk for power outages and tree damage as winds pick up
through today.

Blizzard conditions are expected area-wide as winds gust up to 55
mph in moderate to locally heavy snow. Locations south of I-90
will gust up to 60 mph at times through today. Winds remain
elevated tonight, leading to continued blowing/drifting concerns
and reduced visibilities.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

Very cold wind chills in the negative teens to negative 20s are
expected Monday morning. Wind chills may stay below zero through the
day on Monday for many areas. Tuesday morning will feature wind
chills in the negative single digits to negative teens, with milder
conditions by Tuesday afternoon.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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