Wind Advisory until 06:00PM
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 6 PM CDT this evening.
* TIMING...Strong winds will continue through Tuesday morning and afternoon, slowly subsiding this evening.
* WINDS...sustained wind speeds of 25 to 35 mph are expected, with gusts around 50 mph.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow around unsecured objects. Travel may be difficult for high profile vehicles. Fire danger may be enhanced in agricultural fields.
* AFFECTED AREAS: LYON ... PLYMOUTH ... SIOUX ... WOODBURY
Instructions:
A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be 31 to 39 mph or gusts will range between 46 and 57 mph. Winds of these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use caution until the winds subside.
Address/Location
Sioux County Sheriff's Office
4363 Ironwood Ave., Ste 1
Orange City, IA 51250
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 712-737-3307
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP SIOUX followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Wind Advisory