Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/08/2026 09:33

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 8 at 11:33AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 8, 2026 - 9:33am
Expires: 
May 8, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
Warm, dry, and breezy conditions are expected to develop Friday afternoon. We'll begin to see wind gusts rise between 20 and 25 mph at times, even gusting to 30 mph in a few locations. As relative humidity values fall near 20 percent, elevated fire weather conditions may develop. Use extreme caution outdoors to prevent fire starts.
Area Description: 
Lyon; Osceola; Dickinson; Sioux; O'Brien; Clay; Plymouth; Cherokee; Buena Vista; Woodbury; Ida; Lincoln; Lyon; 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; Lincoln; Bon Homme; Yankton; Clay; Union
Forcast Office: 
NWS Sioux Falls SD