Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: 2 Miles N Utica SD

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
420 PM CDT Sat Apr 11 2026

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420 PM CDT Sat Apr 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...Tonight.

Additional chances for scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms
are expected through late tonight mainly across northwestern IA. If
a stronger storm can develop, up to quarter sized hail (1 inch) would
be the main concern.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Unseasonably warm temperatures, gusty winds and low humidity levels
will lead to elevated fire danger concerns on Sunday. There is also
a low chance of thunderstorms developing in northwest Iowa later
Sunday into Sunday evening.

The better chance of storms will come by Monday afternoon and
evening, with a Level 2 of 5 risk for severe storms along and east
of a line from Marshall to Worthington Minnesota, to Storm Lake Iowa.
Please monitor the forecast, especially if you have outdoor plans.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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Red Flag Warning

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
921 PM CDT Sat Apr 11 2026

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921 PM CDT Sat Apr 11 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM CDT
SUNDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR LOCATIONS ALONG AND
WEST OF THE JAMES RIVER...

* AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Gregory, Jerauld, Sanborn,
  Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, Charles Mix, Douglas,
  Hutchinson, Bon Homme and Yankton.

* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

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