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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
924 PM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024

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924 PM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southwest
Iowa...west central Iowa...east central Nebraska...northeast
Nebraska and southeast Nebraska.

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Tuesday

Very high fire danger is expected to develop from northeast
Nebraska into southwest Iowa on Tuesday afternoon.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday night through Monday

A storm system will affect the region this weekend with the best
potential for minor snow accumulations being across northeast
Nebraska.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters will not be needed.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
653 PM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024

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653 PM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Iowa, southwest
Minnesota, central South Dakota, east central South Dakota, south
central South Dakota and southeast South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

High to very high fire danger will continue Tuesday afternoon and
early evening.

A chance of snow develops Wednesday night through Thursday night.
Snow accumulations are more likely north of the Interstate 90
corridor, with the heaviest amounts most likely occurring north of
the U.S. Highway 14 corridor where up to a few inches of snow is
possible. Near and south of the Interstate 90 corridor, locations may
receive a light dusting of snow.

Chances for precipitation return Saturday through early next week.
Low confidence in details regarding exact timing and rain or snow
amounts for any given day. However confidence is increasing that we
will see multiple days of precipitation, likely in the form of snow,
with perhaps occasional wintry mix or rain as well. Continue to
check the latest forecast for the most up to date information.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
653 PM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024

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653 PM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Iowa, west central
Iowa, northeast Nebraska, south central South Dakota and southeast
South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

High to very high fire danger will continue Tuesday afternoon and
early evening.

A low chance of snow develops Thursday through Thursday night. Snow
accumulations are more likely north of the Interstate 90 corridor
with very little, if any, snow accumulations expected further south.

Chances for precipitation return Saturday through early next week.
Low confidence in details regarding exact timing and rain or snow
amounts for any given day. However confidence is increasing that we
will see multiple days of precipitation with periods of rain, wintry
mix, and/or snow. Continue to check the latest forecast for the most
up to date information.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service North Platte NE
321 PM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024

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321 PM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024 /221 PM MDT Mon Mar 18 2024/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north
central Nebraska.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Very dry air will result in elevated fire weather conditions Tuesday
afternoon, primarily across southwest Nebraska.

A strong storm system is slated to cross the central and northern
Great Plains this weekend. Precipitation appears likely for western
and north central Nebraska, but uncertainty exists regarding type
and amounts. Overall, there is potential for at least a light
accumulation of snow, especially over northern Nebraska. Stay tuned
to later forecasts as details become clearer.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
313 PM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024

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313 PM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central and
southern Minnesota, and west central Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Elevated fire weather conditions remain, mainly due to low
relative humidity values but also breezy northwest winds.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Elevated fire weather conditions are likely Tuesday and
Wednesday. Tuesday will be mainly due to strong northwest winds
while Wednesday will be mainly due to low relative humidity
values. Thursday`s elevated risk is refined to eastern Minnesota
into Wisconsin, along and east of I-35.

Accumulating snow and travel impacts for parts of the region are
looking likely on Thursday, but the exact location and amount of
snow is still uncertain. Chances for additional rounds of snow
are growing for the weekend, but again the exact locations and
amounts are still uncertain.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SKYWARN spotter activation will not be needed.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
543 AM MDT Mon Mar 18 2024

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543 AM MDT Mon Mar 18 2024 /643 AM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western South
Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

The grassland fire danger will be in the very high category today.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Colder and unsettled weather will gradually develop late this week
and especially over the weekend. Chances for light rain and snow
will increase late this week, with the best chances for mostly
snow likely arriving over the weekend. Accumulating snow is
possible over the weekend, with some potential impacts to travel.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed today.

&&

Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio for further updates...or check
our web site at weather.gov/rapidcity

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
311 AM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024

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311 AM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024 /211 AM MDT Mon Mar 18 2024/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central South Dakota, north
central South Dakota and northeast South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Very dry conditions today, with gradually increasing winds through
the afternoon and evening. Winds will peak north of highway 212
between 30 and 40 mph this afternoon and evening, and only around 25
mph late this afternoon south of highway 212. The result will be
very high fire danger for this afternoon and evening. Additionally,
the fire threat will be exacerbated by a wind shift from west to
northwest as a front moves through this evening and during the early
overnight hours with more widespread wind gusts of 20 to 35 mph.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
311 AM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024

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311 AM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Sisseton hills downslope winds will develop late this afternoon
through the evening and early overnight hours before a front comes
through and shifts winds to the northwest. Peak wind gusts are
expected from 40 to 50 mph. Breezy conditions earlier in the day,
these stronger winds in the afternoon/evening and low humidity will
result in very high fire danger for today.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

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