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Select a Hazardous Weather Outlook Source: Des Moines NWS | Sioux Falls NWS
Select a Forecast Discussion Source: Des Moines NWS | Sioux Falls NWS
National Weather Service Weather Story Graphic: Des Moines NWS | Sioux Falls NWS
Hazardous Weather Outlook Graphics (Source: Sioux Falls National Weather Service)
Thunderstorms

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Tornadoes & Large Hail
Large Hail & Damaging Winds
Large Hail Possible
Damaging Wind Possible
Tornadoes Possible
Non-Severe Thunderstorms
Flooding
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River Flooding
Heavy Rain/Flash Flooding
Ice Jam Flooding
Winter Weather

This map displays the potential for significant winter weather. Click for further details.

Wind Chill, under -20°
Wind Chill, 0° to -20°
Blizzard Conditions
Significant Icing
Light Icing
Blowing & Drifting Snow
Snow, More Than 6 Inches
Snow, 2 to 6 Inches
Snow, Less Than 2 Inches
Wintery Mix
Winds
This map displays the potential for high wind or dense fog. Click for further details.
Strong Winds, over 40 mph
Very Windy, over 30 mph
Dense Fog
Excessive Temperatures
This map displays hazards due to excessive cold or heat. Click for further details.
Heat Index, over 115°
Heat Index, over 105°
Hard Freeze
Freeze
Frost
Fire Danger
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Extreme Fire Danger
Very High Fire Danger
Days 2-3 Outlook: Tomorrow and the next day

This map displays a composite of potential weather hazards on Days 2 and 3. Click for further details.

Excessive Heat Possible
Extreme Cold Possible
Severe Thunderstorms Possible
Heavy Rain Possible
Non-Severe Thunderstorms
Potential Winter Storm
Winter Weather Conditions
Strong Winds Possible
Dense Fog Possible
Fire Danger Possible
Days 4-7

This map displays a composite of potential weather hazards on Days 4 through 7. Click for further details.

Excessive Heat Possible
Extreme Cold Possible
Severe Thunderstorms Possible
Heavy Rain Possible
Non-Severe Thunderstorms
Potential Winter Storm
Winter Weather Conditions
Strong Winds Possible
Dense Fog Possible
Fire Danger Possible
Convective Weather Outlooks (Source: Storm Prediction Center)
Current Mesoscale Discussions Current Watches Today's Convective Outlook
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Tomorrow's Convective Outlook Day 3 Convective Outlook Day 4-8 Convective Outlook
Current Day 2 Convective Outlook graphic and text Current Day 3 Convective Outlook graphic Current Day 4-8 Convective Outlook graphic

 

 

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