Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
IAC085-133-232030-
/O.NEW.KOAX.SV.W.0048.260423T1938Z-260423T2030Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
238 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026
The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Monona County in west central Iowa...
North central Harrison County in southwestern Iowa...
* Until 330 PM CDT.
* At 238 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles north of
Woodbine, or 23 miles southwest of Denison, moving northeast at 20
mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
Dunlap around 250 PM CDT.
Dunlap around 255 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for southwestern
and west central Iowa.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for southwestern
and west central Iowa.
&&
LAT...LON 4171 9595 4202 9580 4214 9567 4187 9567
4186 9556
TIME...MOT...LOC 1938Z 247DEG 15KT 4184 9575
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Wood
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
236 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026
IAC047-232015-
/O.CON.KDMX.SV.W.0100.000000T0000Z-260423T2015Z/
Crawford IA-
236 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM CDT
FOR CRAWFORD COUNTY...
At 235 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Soldier, or 18
miles west of Denison, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Denison, Dunlap, Schleswig, Dow City, Charter Oak, Kiron, Deloit,
Ricketts, Arion, Buck Grove, and Denison Municipal Airport.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A tornado watch remains in effect for the warned area until 700 PM
CDT. Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms.
Although a tornado is not immediately likely, if one is spotted act
quickly and move to a place of safety inside a sturdy structure,
such as a basement or small interior room.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 4215 9567 4221 9551 4221 9532 4199 9517
4186 9557 4186 9567
TIME...MOT...LOC 1935Z 236DEG 36KT 4195 9570
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Fowle
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
222 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026
IAC085-133-231945-
/O.CON.KOAX.SV.W.0042.000000T0000Z-260423T1945Z/
Monona IA-Harrison IA-
222 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN MONONA AND NORTH CENTRAL HARRISON COUNTIES...
At 222 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 3 miles east of
Soldier, or 18 miles west of Denison, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
This severe storm will be near...
Ute around 225 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for southwestern
and west central Iowa.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 4171 9593 4200 9596 4215 9567 4187 9567
4186 9558
TIME...MOT...LOC 1922Z 234DEG 29KT 4198 9572
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Wood
Severe Weather Statement
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
236 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026
IAC047-232015-
/O.CON.KDMX.SV.W.0100.000000T0000Z-260423T2015Z/
Crawford IA-
236 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM CDT
FOR CRAWFORD COUNTY...
At 235 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Soldier, or 18
miles west of Denison, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Denison, Dunlap, Schleswig, Dow City, Charter Oak, Kiron, Deloit,
Ricketts, Arion, Buck Grove, and Denison Municipal Airport.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A tornado watch remains in effect for the warned area until 700 PM
CDT. Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms.
Although a tornado is not immediately likely, if one is spotted act
quickly and move to a place of safety inside a sturdy structure,
such as a basement or small interior room.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 4215 9567 4221 9551 4221 9532 4199 9517
4186 9557 4186 9567
TIME...MOT...LOC 1935Z 236DEG 36KT 4195 9570
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Fowle
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
222 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026
IAC085-133-231945-
/O.CON.KOAX.SV.W.0042.000000T0000Z-260423T1945Z/
Monona IA-Harrison IA-
222 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN MONONA AND NORTH CENTRAL HARRISON COUNTIES...
At 222 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 3 miles east of
Soldier, or 18 miles west of Denison, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
This severe storm will be near...
Ute around 225 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for southwestern
and west central Iowa.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 4171 9593 4200 9596 4215 9567 4187 9567
4186 9558
TIME...MOT...LOC 1922Z 234DEG 29KT 4198 9572
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Wood
Tornado Watch
WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION FOR WATCHES 134/135
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
227 PM CDT THU APR 23 2026
IAC021-035-041-059-093-141-143-193-240000-
/O.CON.KFSD.TO.A.0134.000000T0000Z-260424T0000Z/
TORNADO WATCH 134 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR
THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN IOWA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES
IN NORTHWEST IOWA
BUENA VISTA CHEROKEE CLAY
DICKINSON O`BRIEN OSCEOLA
IN WEST CENTRAL IOWA
IDA WOODBURY
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ARNOLDS PARK, BATTLE CREEK, CHEROKEE,
HARTLEY, HOLSTEIN, IDA GROVE, MILFORD, SANBORN, SHELDON, SIBLEY,
SIOUX CITY, SPENCER, SPIRIT LAKE, AND STORM LAKE.
$$
TORNADO WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WT 134
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
1200 PM CDT THU APR 23 2026
TORNADO WATCH 134 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR THE
FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
IAC001-003-009-021-025-027-029-035-041-047-059-063-071-073-077-
081-085-091-093-109-129-133-137-141-143-145-147-149-151-155-159-
161-165-167-173-175-187-189-193-197-240000-
/O.NEW.KWNS.TO.A.0134.260423T1700Z-260424T0000Z/
IA
. IOWA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
ADAIR ADAMS AUDUBON
BUENA VISTA CALHOUN CARROLL
CASS CHEROKEE CLAY
CRAWFORD DICKINSON EMMET
FREMONT GREENE GUTHRIE
HANCOCK HARRISON HUMBOLDT
IDA KOSSUTH MILLS
MONONA MONTGOMERY O`BRIEN
OSCEOLA PAGE PALO ALTO
PLYMOUTH POCAHONTAS POTTAWATTAMIE
RINGGOLD SAC SHELBY
SIOUX TAYLOR UNION
WEBSTER WINNEBAGO WOODBURY
WRIGHT
$$
TORNADO WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WT 134
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
1200 PM CDT THU APR 23 2026
TORNADO WATCH 134 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR THE
FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
NEC021-025-053-055-067-095-097-109-127-131-133-147-151-153-155-
173-177-240000-
/O.NEW.KWNS.TO.A.0134.260423T1700Z-260424T0000Z/
NE
. NEBRASKA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
BURT CASS DODGE
DOUGLAS GAGE JEFFERSON
JOHNSON LANCASTER NEMAHA
OTOE PAWNEE RICHARDSON
SALINE SARPY SAUNDERS
THURSTON WASHINGTON
$$
ATTN...WFO...DMX...OAX...EAX...FSD...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION FOR WATCHES 134/135
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
227 PM CDT THU APR 23 2026
MNC033-063-240100-
/O.CON.KFSD.SV.A.0135.000000T0000Z-260424T0100Z/
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 135 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN MINNESOTA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES
IN SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA
COTTONWOOD JACKSON
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF JACKSON, LAKEFIELD, MOUNTAIN LAKE,
AND WINDOM.
$$
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 135
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
145 PM CDT THU APR 23 2026
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 135 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT
FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
MNC003-009-013-015-019-025-033-037-039-043-047-049-053-059-063-
065-079-085-091-093-095-097-099-103-109-115-123-127-129-131-139-
141-143-145-147-157-161-163-165-171-240100-
/O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0135.260423T1845Z-260424T0100Z/
MN
. MINNESOTA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
ANOKA BENTON BLUE EARTH
BROWN CARVER CHISAGO
COTTONWOOD DAKOTA DODGE
FARIBAULT FREEBORN GOODHUE
HENNEPIN ISANTI JACKSON
KANABEC LE SUEUR MARTIN
MCLEOD MEEKER MILLE LACS
MORRISON MOWER NICOLLET
OLMSTED PINE RAMSEY
REDWOOD RENVILLE RICE
SCOTT SHERBURNE SIBLEY
STEARNS STEELE WABASHA
WASECA WASHINGTON WATONWAN
WRIGHT
$$
Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1117 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026
MNZ071-072-097-SDZ039-040-054>056-060>062-065>069-240030-
/O.CON.KFSD.FW.W.0011.260423T1800Z-260424T0100Z/
Lincoln-Lyon-Pipestone-Kingsbury-Brookings-Miner-Lake-Moody-
Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-Hutchinson-Turner-Bon Homme-Yankton-
1117 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR MOST OF SOUTHEASTERN SOUTH
DAKOTA AND PORTIONS OF SOUTHWESTERN MINNESOTA...
* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon and Pipestone. In
South Dakota, Kingsbury, Brookings, Miner, Lake, Moody,
Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon
Homme and Yankton.
* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent.
* 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1117 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026
SDZ038-050-052-053-057>059-063-064-232200-
/O.CON.KFSD.FW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-260423T2200Z/
Beadle-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Charles Mix-
Douglas-
1117 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR MOST OF
SOUTHEASTERN SOUTH DAKOTA AND PORTIONS OF SOUTHWESTERN
MINNESOTA...
* AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Beadle, Gregory, Jerauld,
Sanborn, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Charles Mix and Douglas.
* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
948 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026
MNZ039-046-SDZ007-008-011-019>023-240000-
/O.CON.KABR.FW.W.0010.260423T1800Z-260424T0000Z/
Traverse-Big Stone-Marshall-Roberts-Day-Clark-Codington-Grant-
Hamlin-Deuel-
948 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
NORTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA AND WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA...
* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Traverse and Big Stone. In South
Dakota, Marshall, Roberts, Day, Clark, Codington, Grant,
Hamlin and Deuel.
* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become
difficult to control or suppress.
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.
&&
$$
07
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
910 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026
NEZ011-012-016-017-030-031-042-240100-
/O.NEW.KOAX.FW.W.0015.260423T1800Z-260424T0100Z/
Knox-Cedar-Antelope-Pierce-Boone-Madison-Platte-
910 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM
CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY...
The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Red
Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM CDT this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Knox, Cedar, Antelope, Pierce, Boone, Madison,
and Platte Counties.
* TIMING...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM CDT this evening.
* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
205 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026
NEZ204-206-208>210-219-240100-
/O.CON.KLBF.FW.W.0027.260423T1500Z-260424T0100Z/
Eastern Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR-
Sandhills/Valentine NWR/Nebraska National Forest-
Niobrara Valley/Fort Niobrara NWR/Samuel R McKelvie National
Forest-Loup Rivers Basin-Frenchman Basin-Loess Plains-
205 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026 /105 AM MDT Thu Apr 23 2026/
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/
THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY
AND GUSTY WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 204 Eastern
Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR, Fire Weather Zone 206
Sandhills/Valentine NWR/Nebraska National Forest, Fire Weather
Zone 208 Niobrara Valley/Fort Niobrara NWR/Samuel R McKelvie
National Forest, Fire Weather Zone 209 Loup Rivers Basin, Fire
Weather Zone 210 Frenchman Basin and Fire Weather Zone 219
Loess Plains.
* TIMING...From 10AM CDT/9AM MDT to 8PM CDT/7PM MDT.
* WINDS...West to northwest at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45
mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 to 15 east of Highway 83 and
south of I-80. Across northwest Nebraska, humidity as low as 15
to 25%.
* TEMPERATURES...High temperatures in the lower to mid 70s
across southwest, central and north central Nebraska. Highs in
the lower 60s across northwest Nebraska.
* LIGHTNING...none expected.
* IMPACTS...Any fire starts may rapidly grow and spread. Gusty,
erratic winds will be possible with thunderstorms.
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.
&&
$$
Taylor
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
154 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON OVER
WESTERN MINNESOTA...
..Temperatures rising into the upper 70s today along with relative
humidity values dropping under 25 percent, strong southwest to west
winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph and exceptionally dry
fuels will produce hazardous fire weather conditions. Burning is
discouraged today as any fires that develop can spread rapidly.
MNZ041-047-048-054>057-064-065-073-231900-
/O.NEW.KMPX.FW.W.0005.260423T1800Z-260424T0000Z/
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-
154 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a Red Flag
Warning.
* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of central, southwest, and west central
Minnesota.
* TIMING...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT this evening.
* WINDS...Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 20 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of
this Red Flag Warning.
&&
$$
JPC
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
1100 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026
SDZ006-016>018-033>037-045-048-051-240000-
/O.CON.KABR.WI.Y.0010.260423T1800Z-260424T0000Z/
Brown-Potter-Faulk-Spink-Stanley-Sully-Hughes-Hyde-Hand-Jones-
Lyman-Buffalo-
Including the cities of Fort Thompson, Gettysburg, Onida,
Aberdeen, Fort Pierre, Highmore, Pierre, Murdo, Kennebec,
Faulkton, Miller, and Redfield
1100 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026 /1000 AM MDT Thu Apr 23 2026/
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast South
Dakota.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ this evening.
* 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.
&&
$$
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
202 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026
MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028-
241915-
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-
Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
202 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central and
southern Minnesota, and west central Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and
evening, favoring southern and eastern Minnesota and western
Wisconsin. The primary threat is wind, with secondary threats
being hail/tornado.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Near critical fire weather conditions are possible Friday
afternoon over west central through southwest Minnesota.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
SKYWARN spotter activation will likely be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1143 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026
IAZ043-055-056-069-079-080-090-091-NEZ011-012-015>018-030>034-
042>045-050>053-065>068-078-088>093-241645-
Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Fremont-Page-
Knox-Cedar-Thurston-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Boone-Madison-Stanton-
Cuming-Burt-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-Washington-Butler-Saunders-Douglas-
Sarpy-Seward-Lancaster-Cass-Otoe-Saline-Jefferson-Gage-Johnson-
Nemaha-Pawnee-Richardson-
1143 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Iowa, west central
Iowa, east central Nebraska, northeast Nebraska and southeast
Nebraska.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Strong to severe thunderstorms are developing and will continue into
the evening (15% chance of severe for any given storm), with the
greatest risk between 2 PM and 8 PM. Large hail and damaging winds
are the primary hazards, though a tornado or two is possible.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect through 8 PM this evening across
northeast Nebraska, driven by dry conditions and gusty winds.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
High to very high fire danger is possible for parts of northeast
Nebraska through Friday.
There is a low (15%) chance of severe thunderstorms on Sunday near
the Kansas-Nebraska border.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service North Platte NE
1123 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026
NEZ004>010-022>029-035>038-056>059-069>071-094-241630-
Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Garden-Grant-
Hooker-Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Arthur-McPherson-Logan-
Custer-Deuel-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Western Cherry-
1123 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026 /1023 AM MDT Thu Apr 23 2026/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north
central Nebraska.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
A combination of low humidity and gusty west to northwest winds
will bring critical fire weather conditions once again. A Red Flag
Warning is in effect from 10 am CDT to 8pm CDT.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
A few thunderstorms will be possible as periods of rain move across
the area this weekend. At this time it appears any severe storms
should remain south and east of the area.
Some wet snow is possible across northwest Nebraska later Sunday.
At this time, little if any accumulation is expected.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
444 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026
IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-057>062-070>075-
081>086-092>097-240945-
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-
444 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight
There is a Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) for severe weather over most
of Iowa. Damaging wind is the main threat. Tornadoes and large
hail will also be possible, mainly early in the event in western
and southwestern Iowa, with the threat diminishing and storms move
east. Locally heavy rainfall and ponding may also occur.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
Additional thunderstorms possible Sunday night into Monday. There
is a Slight Risk for severe weather Monday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters may be needed Thursday into Thursday night.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
308 AM MDT Thu Apr 23 2026
SDZ001-002-012>014-024>032-041>044-046-047-049-072>078-WYZ054>060-
241300-
Harding-Northern Perkins-Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-Ziebach-
Northern Black Hills-Northern Foothills-Rapid City-
Southern Foothills-Central Black Hills-Southern Black Hills-
Custer Co Plains-Pennington Co Plains-Haakon-Western Fall River-
Northern Oglala Lakota-Northern Jackson-Bennett-Mellette-Todd-
Tripp-Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills-Southern Meade Co Plains-
Hermosa Foothills-Eastern Fall River-Southern Oglala Lakota-
Southern Jackson-Southern Perkins-Northern Campbell-
Southern Campbell-Western Crook-Wyoming Black Hills-
Weston County Plains-Newcastle-Northeastern Crook-
308 AM MDT Thu Apr 23 2026 /408 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western South
Dakota and northeastern Wyoming.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Gusty northwest winds can be expected today, strongest across
northwest SD where gusts over 60 mph are possible. High wind
warnings and advisories are in effect.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today.
&&
Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio for further updates...or check
our web site at weather.gov/rapidcity
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
330 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026
IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ080-081-089-090-098-NEZ013-014-
SDZ071-240830-
Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O`Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-
Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-Rock-Dixon-
Dakota-Union-
330 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Iowa, west central
Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska and southeast South
Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon
and evening. A few storms could become severe with large hail up to
half dollar size and damaging winds up to 60 mph being the primary
threats.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
No hazardous weather expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
330 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026
MNZ071-072-097-SDZ038>040-050-052>070-240830-
Lincoln-Lyon-Pipestone-Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Gregory-Jerauld-
Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-McCook-
Minnehaha-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Bon Homme-Yankton-
Clay-
330 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Minnesota, central
South Dakota, east central South Dakota, south central South Dakota
and southeast South Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
A few scattered showers with an occasional rumble of thunder will be
possible through the morning.
Elevated to critical fire danger is expected today as westerly to
northwesterly winds strengthen behind a cold front. This combined
with low relative humidity values will create a favorable environment
for fire spread. Avoid any outdoor burning and heed your local
restrictions.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
No hazardous weather expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
313 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026
SDZ003>006-009-010-015>018-033>037-045-048-051-240815-
Corson-Campbell-McPherson-Brown-Walworth-Edmunds-Dewey-Potter-Faulk-
Spink-Stanley-Sully-Hughes-Hyde-Hand-Jones-Lyman-Buffalo-
313 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026 /213 AM MDT Thu Apr 23 2026/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central South Dakota, north
central South Dakota and northeast South Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Strong sustained westerly winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to
50 mph are expected through the day over central SD. The strongest
gusts will be over north central SD.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
313 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026
MNZ039-046-SDZ007-008-011-019>023-240815-
Traverse-Big Stone-Marshall-Roberts-Day-Clark-Codington-Grant-Hamlin-
Deuel-
313 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for west central Minnesota and
northeast South Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Red Flag conditions will be occurring over northeastern SD and
west central MN this afternoon as relative humidity values will fall
below 25 percent and winds will be gusting up to 40 mph. If a fire
were to ignite, it could become difficult to control or suppress.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
