High Wind Warning until 06:00AM
The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until noon CST today.
* TIMING...Damaging winds are possible through 6 am, with strong winds continuing through midday.
* WINDS...Northwest winds gusting 50 to 60 mph early this morning, then slowly weakening through midday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will lead to potentially hazardous crosswinds for high profile and lightweight vehicles. Winds will also blow around loose objects.
* AFFECTED AREAS: TURNER ... LINCOLN ... DIXON ... DAKOTA ... PLYMOUTH ... UNION ... WOODBURY ... CLAY ... SIOUX ... YANKTON
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:
- Severe - Significant 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:
- High Wind Warning