Blizzard Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
1108 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026
MNZ037-181715-
/O.UPG.KDLH.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260219T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KDLH.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260219T1800Z/
Carlton and South St. Louis-
Including the cities of Duluth
1108 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between
4 and 7 inches except between 5 and 12 inches for the higher
terrain of the North Shore and ice accumulations around a light
glaze. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
* WHERE...Carlton and South St. Louis Counties. This includes the
Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may
down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout
conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and
potentially life-threatening.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle. Call 511 or visit www.511mn.org for Minnesota road
information.
Do not travel unless you must due to emergencies only. If you must
travel, especially along Highway 61 on the North Shore, have a
winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your
vehicle.
&&
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Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
1108 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026
WIZ001-002-181715-
/O.CON.KDLH.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260219T1800Z/
Douglas-Bayfield-
Including the cities of Superior, Bayfield, and Washburn
1108 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow with light ice accumulations expected. Total
snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches for northern Douglas and
Bayfield Counties, elsewhere between 2 and 4 inches of snow.
Additional ice accumulations around a glaze. Winds gusting as high
as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Bayfield and Douglas Counties. This includes the Tribal
Lands of the Red Cliff Band. Other locations including the Apostle
Islands National Lakeshore.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light ice accumulations on surfaces is most
likely tonight. The heaviest snowfall in the far northern parts of
the Counties is expected late tonight through Wednesday mid day.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 or visit
www.511wi.gov for Wisconsin road information.
&&
$$
High Wind Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
437 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
MNZ071-072-080-097-SDZ040-055-056-182045-
/O.UPG.KFSD.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260218T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KFSD.HW.W.0003.260218T1037Z-260218T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KFSD.WI.Y.0004.260218T1800Z-260218T2100Z/
Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Pipestone-Brookings-Lake-Moody-
Including the cities of Flandreau, Marshall, Lake Benton,
Slayton, Fulda, Hendricks, Madison, Orland, Ivanhoe, Brookings,
Pipestone, and Tyler
437 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with
gusts up to 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 35 mph
with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and east central South
Dakota.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until noon CST today. For the
Wind Advisory, from noon today to 3 PM CST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered
power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured
objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages
may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong will make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
413 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
LSZ145-146-148-150-182215-
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260219T0400Z/
Duluth MN to Port Wing WI-Port Wing to Sand Island WI-
Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI-
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland-
413 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt.
* WHERE...Duluth MN to Port Wing WI, Port Wing to Sand Island
WI, Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI and Outer Apostle Islands
Beyond 5 NM from Mainland.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
420 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
...Critical fire weather conditions likely for northeast Iowa
today...
.The combination of strong winds and very dry conditions are
favored to lead to critical fire weather conditions in northeast
Iowa today, particularly in areas dominated by tall grasses.
While shorter grasses and shrubs may remain damp due to recent
melt of snowpack atop still frozen deeper soils, tall grasses may
have dried enough to become receptive to ignition and rapid
spread.
IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-181830-
/O.CON.KARX.FW.W.0001.260218T1800Z-260219T0100Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-
420 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM CST
THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR NORTHEAST IOWA...
* AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Mitchell, Howard, Winneshiek,
Allamakee, Floyd, Chickasaw, Fayette and Clayton.
* TIMING...From noon today to 7 PM CST this evening.
* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 58.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
307 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions are Expected Today...
.Strong and gusty west winds combined with very low relative
humidity and cured fuels will lead to conditions conducive for
rapid fire growth.
IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-057>062-070>075-
081>086-092>097-181715-
/O.CON.KDMX.FW.W.0001.260218T1600Z-260219T0100Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-
Poweshiek-Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Adams-Union-
Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-
Appanoose-Davis-
307 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR ALL OF CENTRAL IOWA...
* AFFECTED AREA...All of central Iowa.
* WIND...West wind 25 to 35 mph with gusts of at least 40 to 50
mph.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity values of 12 to 22%
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
247 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ089-090-098-NEZ013-014-
SDZ050-057>071-181830-
/O.CON.KFSD.FW.W.0002.260218T1600Z-260219T0000Z/
Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O`Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-
Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Nobles-Jackson-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Gregory-
Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-Charles Mix-Douglas-
Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln-Bon Homme-Yankton-Union-
247 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR AREAS
ALONG AND SOUTH OF INTERSTATE-90...
* AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux,
O`Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and
Ida. In Minnesota, Nobles, Jackson and Rock. In Nebraska,
Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Gregory, Brule, Aurora,
Davison, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Charles Mix, Douglas,
Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and
Union.
* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
very quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
436 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
MNZ039-046-SDZ008-021-182045-
/O.CON.KABR.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260218T2100Z/
Traverse-Big Stone-Roberts-Grant-
Including the cities of Milbank, Sisseton, Wheaton, and
Ortonville
436 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow
accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...In Minnesota, Big Stone and Traverse Counties. In South
Dakota, Grant and Roberts Counties.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Falling and blowing
snow will lead to areas of quick and sudden reductions to
visibility, making travel difficult, especially in rural areas
that are prone to blowing snow. The hazardous conditions could
impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong winds could cause
tree damage.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Minnesota, the latest
road conditions can be obtained at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1.
In South Dakota, the latest road conditions can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
436 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
SDZ020-022-023-182045-
/O.CON.KABR.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260218T2100Z/
Codington-Hamlin-Deuel-
Including the cities of Hayti, Watertown, and Clear Lake
436 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow
accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...Codington, Deuel, and Hamlin Counties.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will lead
to areas of quick and sudden reductions to visibility, making
travel difficult, especially in rural areas that are prone to
blowing snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday
morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
&&
$$
BC
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
420 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
MNZ003-027>032-040-NDZ049-052-053-181830-
/O.EXA.KFGF.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260219T0600Z/
Clay-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter
Tail-Wadena-Grant-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Lisbon, New York Mills, Fergus Falls,
Wadena, Breckenridge, Elbow Lake, Moorhead, Wahpeton, Forman,
Detroit Lakes, Two Inlets, and Gwinner
420 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation becoming all snow. Snow accumulations
between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central, northwest, and west central Minnesota
and southeast North Dakota.
* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
225 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR ACCUMULATING SNOW AND GUSTY WINDS
ACROSS WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA...
.Rain will transition over to snow by mid morning resulting in a few
inches of accumulation through this evening. A narrow band of
accumulating snow will develop on the southern end of the surface low
pressure. This band will track roughly from Morris to the Twin Cities
metro. Winds increasing later this morning as the changeover to snow
happens will cause reduced visibility and slick travel. Snow will be
wet and heavy, but some minor blowing snow cannot be ruled out in
open areas.
MNZ041-047>049-055-057-058-190300-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0006.260218T1200Z-260219T0300Z/
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Swift-Kandiyohi-Meeker-
Including the cities of Benson, Alexandria, Litchfield, Willmar,
Glenwood, Morris, and St Cloud
225 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM
CST THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4
inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Kandiyohi, Meeker, Stearns, Douglas, Pope, Stevens, and
Swift Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 9 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit
511mn.org for road conditions.
&&
$$
BPH
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
1108 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026
MNZ033-034-036-181715-
/O.CON.KDLH.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260219T0600Z/
South Cass-Crow Wing-South Aitkin-
Including the cities of Pine River, Brainerd, and Aitkin
1108 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet
accumulations between 1 and 3 inches and ice accumulations around
a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Crow Wing, South Aitkin, and South and Cass Counties. This
includes the Tribal Lands of the Mille Lacs Band, East Lake area.
* WHEN...Until midnight CST Wednesday Night.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Freezing rain chances are highest tonight
into Wednesday morning. Light snowfall with the highest totals
around 3 inches are forecast for in the northern third of each
area Wednesday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit
www.511mn.org for Minnesota road information.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
1108 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026
MNZ025-026-035-181715-
/O.CON.KDLH.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260219T0600Z/
North Cass-South Itasca-Northern Aitkin-
Including the cities of Grand Rapids, Hill City, and Walker
1108 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations between
3 and 5 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds
gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Northern Aitkin, North Cass, and South Itasca Counties.
This includes the Tribal Lands of the Mille Lacs Band, Big Sandy
Lake area.
* WHEN...Until midnight CST Wednesday Night.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening
commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Local areas north of US Hwy 2 may see around
6 inches of snowfall.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit
www.511mn.org for Minnesota road information.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
1108 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026
WIZ003-004-181715-
/O.CON.KDLH.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260220T0000Z/
Ashland-Iron-
Including the cities of Ashland and Hurley
1108 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations between
1 and 3 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds
gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Ashland and Iron Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands
of the Bad River Reservation and the northwestern area of the Lac
du Flambeau Band. Other locations including Madeline Island.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is favored for the northern half of each
County, while ice is more likely for the southern half.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit
www.511wi.gov for Wisconsin road information.
&&
$$
For more information on Northland weather, visit www.weather.
gov/duluth
KML
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
445 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
MNZ039-046-181800-
/O.EXA.KABR.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260218T1800Z/
Traverse-Big Stone-
Including the cities of Wheaton and Ortonville
445 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* WHERE...Big Stone and Traverse Counties.
* WHEN...Until noon CST today.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few
power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
445 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
SDZ007-008-011-020>023-181800-
/O.CON.KABR.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260218T1800Z/
Marshall-Roberts-Day-Codington-Grant-Hamlin-Deuel-
Including the cities of Webster, Sisseton, Watertown, Britton,
Hayti, Clear Lake, and Milbank
445 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* WHERE...Codington, Day, Deuel, Grant, Hamlin, Marshall, and
Roberts Counties.
* WHEN...Until noon CST today.
* 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.
Secure outdoor objects.
&&
$$
BC
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
437 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
IAZ001>003-012>014-021-022-032-MNZ081-089-090-098-SDZ062-067-182045-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260218T2100Z/
Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O`Brien-Clay-Cherokee-Buena Vista-
Ida-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-Rock-Minnehaha-Lincoln-
Including the cities of Inwood, Cherokee, Hull, Spirit Lake,
Arnolds Park, Storm Lake, Rock Rapids, Hartley, Sanborn,
Harrisburg, Lennox, Orange City, Mountain Lake, Sioux Center,
Hawarden, Battle Creek, Sheldon, Lakefield, Luverne, Tea, Rock
Valley, Larchwood, Canton, Milford, Sibley, Spencer, Jackson,
Worthington, Ida Grove, Holstein, George, Windom, and Sioux Falls
437 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest
Minnesota, and southeast South Dakota.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
437 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
MNZ071-072-080-097-SDZ040-055-056-182045-
/O.UPG.KFSD.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260218T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KFSD.HW.W.0003.260218T1037Z-260218T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KFSD.WI.Y.0004.260218T1800Z-260218T2100Z/
Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Pipestone-Brookings-Lake-Moody-
Including the cities of Flandreau, Marshall, Lake Benton,
Slayton, Fulda, Hendricks, Madison, Orland, Ivanhoe, Brookings,
Pipestone, and Tyler
437 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with
gusts up to 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 35 mph
with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and east central South
Dakota.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until noon CST today. For the
Wind Advisory, from noon today to 3 PM CST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered
power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles. 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 will make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
432 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
IAZ004-005-015-023-033-034-044-182045-
/O.EXT.KDMX.WI.Y.0002.260218T1032Z-260218T2200Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Palo Alto-Pocahontas-Sac-Calhoun-Crawford-
Including the cities of Sac City, Gilmore City, Lake City,
Odebolt, Rolfe, Wall Lake, Pomeroy, Pocahontas, Laurens,
Emmetsburg, Lake View, Schaller, Estherville, Manson, Algona,
Fonda, Rockwell City, Denison, and Early
432 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest into west central Iowa.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM CST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles on north-south highways. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
432 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
IAZ006-007-016-017-024>028-035>039-045>050-182045-
/O.EXT.KDMX.WI.Y.0002.260218T1200Z-260218T2200Z/
Winnebago-Worth-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-
Butler-Bremer-Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Carroll-
Greene-Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-
Including the cities of Waterloo, Tama, Kanawha, Traer, Garner,
Eldora, Grundy Center, Ames, Dysart, Northwood, Humboldt,
Gladbrook, Webster City, Lake Mills, Clear Lake, Shell Rock,
Britt, Belmond, Forest City, Boone, Ackley, Eagle Grove, Cedar
Falls, Toledo, Fort Dodge, Dumont, Clarion, Aplington, Conrad,
Manly, Reinbeck, Hampton, Allison, Mason City, Carroll,
Jefferson, Dike, Greene, Waverly, Marshalltown, Clarksville, Iowa
Falls, Parkersburg, and Wellsburg
432 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Northern into portions of central Iowa.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM CST this afternoon.
* 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 on north-south highways. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
404 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
MNZ054-064-073-074-082-091-182100-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260218T2100Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Yellow Medicine-Redwood-Brown-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of Granite Falls, St James, Madison, Redwood
Falls, Fairmont, and New Ulm
404 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Brown, Martin, Watonwan, Redwood, Lac Qui Parle, and Yellow
Medicine Counties.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of snow could accompany the strong
winds at times across western Minnesota, which could lead to
blowing snow and reduced visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
404 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
MNZ083>085-092-093-182200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0001.260218T1500Z-260218T2200Z/
Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Blue Earth, Albert Lea, Waseca, Owatonna, and
Mankato
404 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM CST
THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Blue Earth, Faribault, Freeborn, Steele, and Waseca
Counties.
* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 4 PM CST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of snow could accompany the strong
winds at times across western Minnesota, which could lead to
blowing snow and reduced visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
BPH
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
255 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ086-087-094-095-181800-
/O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0001.260218T1500Z-260219T0000Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Dodge-Olmsted-Mower-Fillmore-
Including the cities of Waukon, Charles City, Cresco, Rochester,
Preston, Elkader, Austin, Oelwein, Dodge Center, Decorah, New
Hampton, and Osage
255 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
CST THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast
Minnesota.
* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
Falkinham
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
255 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
WIZ054-061-181800-
/O.EXA.KARX.WI.Y.0001.260218T1500Z-260219T0000Z/
Crawford-Grant-
Including the cities of Platteville and Prairie Du Chien
255 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Crawford and Grant Counties.
* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM CST 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.
&&
$$
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
443 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
WIZ041>044-053>055-061-190000-
La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston,
Friendship, Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center,
and Platteville
443 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
...Elevated Fire Weather Conditions from Noon to 6 PM...
The combination of low relative humidity values, warm temperatures,
and west-southwesterly winds will result in elevated fire weather
conditions from noon to 6 pm across southwest Wisconsin.
Afternoon relative humidity values will fall to around 20 to 30
percent with winds of 20 to 30 mph, gusting 40 to 45 mph.
Under these conditions, taller, dry vegetation could ignite quickly
and initial fire ignition could quickly spread. Please exercise
caution with any activities that involve outdoor fires or create
sparks, including campfires, grilling, and operating large
equipment. Cigarettes should be disposed of and extinguished
properly. Please heed any local burn bans.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
521 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
MNZ003-027>032-040-NDZ038-039-049-052-053-191130-
Clay-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-
East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
521 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North
Dakota and west central Minnesota.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Accumulating snow will impact our region into tonight. Please
check weather.gov/fgf for the latest up to date winter weather
information.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
Lingering light snow Thursday. For the rest of the period the
probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated today.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
453 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-191100-
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-
453 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight
A Red Flag Warning and Wind Advisory is in effect for the area
today. Please refer to the National Weather Service website at
weather.gov/desmoines for further details.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
Chances for accumulating snow return to the forecast on Thursday
into early Friday. Breezy conditions may lead to visibility drops
during snowfall and any snow accumulating on roads could impact
travel.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
411 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
LSZ121-140>148-150-191015-
Bayfield to Oak Point WI-Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN-
Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN-
Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN-Two Harbors to Duluth MN-
Duluth MN to Port Wing WI-Port Wing to Sand Island WI-
Sand Island to Bayfield WI-Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI-
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland-
411 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Superior
and the Nearshore waters of western Lake Superior.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
On Lake Superior, Storm and Gale Warnings remain in effect.
Mariners should expect easterly storm-force winds gusting up to 55
knots and wave heights building 8 to 14 feet today. These
conditions will be dangerous for all vessels, and heavy snow will
severely limit navigation visibility.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
Conditions will begin to slowly improve on Thursday with just
small craft advisories needed along the North Shore.
$$
Wolfe
More information may be obtained at the following web address:
http://www.weather.gov/duluth
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
411 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-191015-
Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook/Northern Lake-
North Itasca-Central St. Louis-Southern Lake/North Shore-
Southern Cook/North Shore-North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-
Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-Carlton/South St. Louis-
Pine-Douglas-Bayfield-Ashland-Iron-Burnett-Washburn-Sawyer-Price-
411 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast
Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
A winter storm continues to impact northeast Minnesota and
northwest Wisconsin today through Thursday. The primary hazards
include heavy wet snow, freezing rain, and damaging winds.
Blizzard conditions are expected along the North Shore and in the
Twin Ports, creating life-threatening travel conditions.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
A strong winter storm continues through Thursday morning.
Blizzard conditions with dangerous travel will impact the North
Shore, while heavy snow and ice affect the rest of the region.
A secondary system will bring additional snow accumulation
chances late Thursday night through Saturday morning.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Snow spotters are requested to report their snowfall measurements
to the National Weather Service.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
356 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028-
191000-
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-
356 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central and
southern Minnesota, and west central Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
Rain will transition to snowfall by this afternoon. A localized
band of snow is likely to set up along and south of I-94 during
the day Wednesday, with accumulations up to two to four inches.
Wind gusts up to 45 mph are possible in western Minnesota.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Another round of accumulating snow is possible Thursday night
into Friday, mainly across southeast Minnesota and west-central
Wisconsin.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
SKYWARN spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
BPH
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
317 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
MNZ039-046-190930-
Traverse-Big Stone-
317 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for west central Minnesota.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Up to two inches of snow expected over west central Minnesota today. The
combination of strong winds and falling snow will cause reductions
in visibility this morning, down to half or a quarter of a mile at
times. Travel will be difficult, and plan on slippery road conditions
for the morning commute! A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from
6 AM CST through 3 PM CST today.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
317 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
SDZ006-008-021-190930-
Brown-Roberts-Grant-
317 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast South Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Up to two inches of snow expected over parts of northeastern South
Dakota today. Wind gusts up to 55 miles per hour will also be
possible this morning, and a Wind Advisory is in effect until 12 PM
CST today. The combination of strong winds and falling snow will
cause reductions in visibility this morning, down to half or a
quarter of a mile at times. Travel will be difficult, and plan on
slippery road conditions for the morning commute! A Winter Weather
Advisory is in effect from 6 AM CST through 3 PM CST today.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
317 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
SDZ018>020-022-023-190930-
Spink-Clark-Codington-Hamlin-Deuel-
317 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast South Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Strong westerly winds of 30 to 40 miles per hour gusting up to 55
miles per hour will continue this morning. Winds this strong may make
travel difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. A Wind
Advisory will remain in effect until 12 PM CST today.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
305 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ086>088-094>096-WIZ041>044-053>055-
061-191315-
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-La Crosse-
Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
305 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Iowa...northeast Iowa...southeast Minnesota...central Wisconsin...
southwest Wisconsin and west central Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Strong winds are expected west of the Mississippi River into far
southwest Wisconsin this afternoon. A Wind Advisory is in effect
from 9 AM to 6 PM.
Critical fire weather conditions are expected in northeast Iowa
this afternoon. A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 12 PM to 7 PM.
Elevated fire weather conditions are possible for portions of
southeast Minnesota and southwest Wisconsin during this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
Accumulating snow is likely (50-70%) Thursday night. A narrow
band of heavy snow accumulations is possible during this period.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
No action needed.
.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...
No webinar is scheduled.
$$
