Flood Warning
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
854 AM CDT Fri Oct 3 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South
Dakota...
James River near Stratford affecting Spink and Brown Counties.
.For sites with a river forecast, the forecast includes
precipitation through the next 48 hours. Any future precipitation
could affect the forecasts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abr.
The next statement will be issued by Monday afternoon at 500 PM CDT.
&&
SDC013-115-062200-
/O.CON.KABR.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFDS2.1.ER.250826T0930Z.250930T1145Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
854 AM CDT Fri Oct 3 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...James River near Stratford.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Significant amounts of agricultural lands
begin flooding.
At 16.0 feet, 137th Street and 140th Street are flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 15.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:45 AM CDT Friday was 15.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to a crest at 15.2 feet this
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4552 9818 4515 9838 4515 9845 4552 9830
$$
06
Freeze Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
130 PM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025
NDZ001>005-009>013-017>023-025-031>037-040>048-050-051-060230-
/O.NEW.KBIS.FZ.W.0004.251006T0500Z-251006T1500Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-
McHenry-Pierce-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-
Foster-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-
Stutsman-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La
Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of St. John, Harvey, New Leipzig, Edgeley,
Lamoure, New Town, Rolette, Beulah, Gackle, Garrison, Towner,
Hazen, Goodrich, Oakes, Williston, Rolla, Tappen, Ellendale,
Mott, Carrington, Mandan, New England, Bottineau, Kulm, Killdeer,
Strasburg, Watford City, Selfridge, Columbus, Mcclusky, Bowman,
Underwood, Velva, Fessenden, Portal, Hettinger, Parshall,
Halliday, Steele, Jamestown, Bismarck, Carson, Linton, Wilton,
Stanley, Crosby, Napoleon, Wishek, Solen, Mohall, Glenburn,
Minot, Washburn, Elgin, Marmarth, Ashley, Medora, Bowbells,
Powers Lake, Rugby, Lignite, Shell Valley, Beach, Dickinson,
Turtle Lake, Center, Dunseith, Drake, Sherwood, and Fort Yates
130 PM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025 /1230 PM MDT Sun Oct 5 2025/
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CDT /11 PM MDT/ TONIGHT TO
10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ MONDAY...
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 expected.
* WHERE...Western and central North Dakota, including the James
River Valley.
* WHEN...From midnight CDT /11 PM MDT/ tonight to 10 AM CDT /9 AM
MDT/ Monday.
* IMPACTS...Freezing conditions could kill crops and other sensitive
vegetation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
&&
$$
JGA
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1232 PM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025
MNZ001>005-007-008-013>015-029-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-038-
039-049-052>054-060000-
/O.EXT.KFGF.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-251006T0000Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall-
Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Wilkin-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-
Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-
Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Langdon, Fosston, Devils Lake, Halstad,
Leeds, Middle River, Forman, Ada, Newfolden, Drayton, Hillsboro,
Gwinner, Cavalier, Lisbon, Red Lake Falls, Hallock, Warren, Grand
Forks, East Grand Forks, Lankin, Grafton, New Rockford, Cando,
Wahpeton, Valley City, Moorhead, Cooperstown, Thief River Falls,
Breckenridge, Crookston, Finley, Fargo, Michigan, Mayville, and
Roseau
1232 PM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and
northeast and southeast North Dakota.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
Rafferty
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1232 PM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025
MNZ022>024-027-028-030>032-040-060000-
/O.EXB.KFGF.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-251006T0000Z/
Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-West
Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-
Including the cities of Lake Itasca, Wadena, Elbow Lake,
Mahnomen, Two Inlets, Fergus Falls, Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes,
and New York Mills
1232 PM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Wadena, Hubbard, East Becker, Mahnomen, South Clearwater,
West Becker, East Otter Tail, Grant, and West Otter Tail Counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
1013 AM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025
SDZ007-008-052000-
/O.CON.KABR.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-251005T2000Z/
Marshall-Roberts-
Including the cities of Britton and Sisseton
1013 AM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* WHERE...Marshall and Roberts Counties.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM CDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few
power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
20
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Duluth MN
1002 AM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025
MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-060000-
Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook and Lake-North Itasca-
Central St. Louis-Southern Lake-Southern Cook-North Cass-
South Itasca-South Cass-Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-
Carlton and South St. Louis-Pine-
Including the cities of International Falls, Ely, Isabella,
Bigfork, Hibbing, Two Harbors, Silver Bay, Grand Marais, Walker,
Grand Rapids, Pine River, Brainerd, Hill City, Aitkin, Duluth,
Pine City, and Hinckley
1002 AM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025
...STRONG WINDS AND ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS TODAY FOR
NORTHEAST MINNESOTA...
Strong southerly winds around 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph
are expected today. Occasional localized gusts up to 45 mph are
possible. Winds will turn westerly behind a cold front from west
to east this afternoon. These strong winds may blow around any
loose light objects. If you`re driving a high profile vehicle, be
sure to slow down, especially in open and elevated areas where
winds may be stronger.
The strong winds will combine with minimum relative humidity down
to 40 percent to create elevated fire weather conditions through
this afternoon. These conditions could lead to the rapid spread
of fires. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before
burning.
For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see
www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.
$$
Rothstein
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
407 AM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025
MNZ039-046-052100-
Traverse-Big Stone-
Including the cities of Wheaton and Ortonville
407 AM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025
...STRONG WINDS AND ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ACROSS
WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA...
Sustained southerly winds of 20 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph
are expected today with winds turning northwesterly this
afternoon. Occasional localized gusts up to 45 mph are possible. A
combination of the strong winds and dry fuels will result in
elevated fire weather conditions.
$$
MMM
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
348 AM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025
MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027>032-040-052100-
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-
West Marshall-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-
East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-
South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-
West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada,
Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Roseau, Baudette, Warren, Newfolden,
Middle River, Red Lake, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls,
Fosston, Bagley, Bemidji, Mahnomen, Lake Itasca, Park Rapids,
Detroit Lakes, Two Inlets, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls,
New York Mills, Wadena, and Elbow Lake
348 AM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025
...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ACROSS NORTHWESTERN AND WEST
CENTRAL MINNESOTA...
South winds at 20 to 35 mph, gusting up to 45 mph will cause any
fires to spread rapidly today. While afternoon relative humidity
values will be in the 45 to 80 percent range, the wind and drying
of fuels will bring elevated fire weather conditions.
For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see
www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html
$$
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
342 AM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025
MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-052100-
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-
Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls,
Princeton, Mora, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids,
Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Madison, Benson, Montevideo,
Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul,
Stillwater, Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord,
Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Redwood Falls,
New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, St James,
Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
342 AM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025
...STRONG WINDS AND ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ACROSS
SOUTHERN AND CENTRAL MINNESOTA...
Strong southerly winds around 20 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40
mph are expected today. Occasional localized gusts up to 45 mph
are possible. These strong winds may blow around loose objects.
If you`re driving a high profile vehicle, be sure to slow down,
especially in open and elevated areas where winds may be stronger.
A combination of the strong winds, well above normal temperatures,
and dry fuels will result in elevated fire weather conditions this
afternoon across southern and central Minnesota. These conditions
could lead to the rapid spread of fires. Check burning
restrictions and fire danger before burning.
$$
PV
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1231 PM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025
NDZ005-013-022-023-025-035>037-046>048-050-051-061730-
Rolette-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-
Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
1231 PM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
North Dakota, south central North Dakota, and southeast North
Dakota.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
A Wind Advisory has been issued for this morning through the early
afternoon. See weather.gov/bis for details.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday
The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
908 AM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025
MNZ001>005-007-008-013>015-029-061415-
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall-
Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Wilkin-
908 AM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of west central
and northwest Minnesota.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
A period of strong northwest winds are expected today with gusts
45 mph or greater over parts of the region. These winds may result
in near critical fire weather conditions over northwest Minnesota.
Isolated thunderstorms expected across the region today. The main
hazard will be lightning.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday
There is a chance for frost during the morning hours Monday
through Wednesday over parts of the region.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated today.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
908 AM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025
MNZ006-009-016-017-022>024-027-028-030>032-040-061415-
Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-
Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-
West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-
908 AM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of west central
and northwest Minnesota.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
A period of strong northwest winds are expected today with gusts
40 mph or greater over parts of the region. These winds may
result in near critical fire weather conditions over northwest
Minnesota.
Isolated thunderstorms expected across the region today. The main
hazard will be lightning.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday
There is a chance for frost during the morning hours Monday
through Wednesday over parts of the region.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated today.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
908 AM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025
NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-038-039-049-052>054-061415-
Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-
Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-
Richland-Western Walsh-
908 AM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North
Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
A period of strong northwest winds are expected today with gusts
45 mph or greater over parts of the region.
Isolated thunderstorms expected across the region today. The main
hazard will be lightning.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday
There is a chance for frost during the morning hours Monday
through Wednesday over parts of the region.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated today.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
414 AM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025
MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-060915-
Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook/Northern Lake-
North Itasca-Central St. Louis-Southern Lake/North Shore-
Southern Cook/North Shore-North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-
Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-Carlton/South St. Louis-
Pine-Douglas-Bayfield-Ashland-Iron-Burnett-Washburn-Sawyer-Price-
414 AM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast
Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Strong south to southwest winds are expected today, with gusts to
30 to 40 mph. A few, localized gusts of 45mph are possible in
higher terrain areas along the South Shore.
Elevated fire weather conditions are expected today with the
strong winds, and minimum relative humidity values in the 40 to 50
percent range. Fires may spread quickly.
Additionally, isolated thunderstorms are possible this afternoon.
Strong to severe storms are not expected.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday
There is a chance for frost Monday night and again Tuesday night.
A freeze is also possible for portions of the Northland Tuesday
night.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Skywarn spotter activation is not anticipated today or tonight.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
346 AM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025
MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028-
060900-
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-
Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
346 AM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central and
southern Minnesota, and west central Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
Wind gusts up to 40 mph are possible today.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
There is a chance for frost or a light freeze Tuesday night
across parts of central Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
SKYWARN spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
315 AM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025
MNZ039-046-SDZ005>008-011-019>023-060815-
Traverse-Big Stone-McPherson-Brown-Marshall-Roberts-Day-Clark-
Codington-Grant-Hamlin-Deuel-
315 AM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for west central Minnesota, north
central South Dakota and northeast South Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Peak wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph are expected to be widespread today
with some gusts closer to 50 for the northeast tier of South Dakota
including the Sisseton hills region.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
Patchy frost possible over Brown and McPherson Counties early Monday
morning.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
315 AM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025
SDZ003-004-009-010-015-060815-
Corson-Campbell-Walworth-Edmunds-Dewey-
315 AM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025 /215 AM MDT Sun Oct 5 2025/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central South Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Peak wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph are expected to be widespread
today. Winds will diminish this evening.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
Patchy frost is possible early Monday morning.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
