Get Ready For Massive South Dakota, Iowa, & Minnesota Storms

Strong storms are blowing in on Monday to parts of South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota. The Tri-State area could see large hail, damaging winds, and even some isolated tornadoes.

Our friends at the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls are preparing South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota for potential severe weather Monday afternoon into the evening hours.

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On a scale of Level 1 to Level 5, there are ENHANCED RISKS(Level 3) to this storm system moving in the South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota areas. The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls explains the exact timing and location of these storms that could cause a lot of damage in South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota.

Eastern parts of South Dakota and western parts of Minnesota will be heavily impacted by Monday's storms, especially Sioux Falls.

A potentially significant severe weather episode (risk level 3 of 5) may develop Monday afternoon as early as 2pm and continue into the early overnight hours of Tuesday. All hazards are possible including hail greater than 2", 75+ mph winds, and even a few tornadoes. It is critical that you continue to monitor the forecast through the day and have a way (or 2!) to receive warnings.

On top of this scary severe weather heading towards the Tri-State area, the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls says there's a strong heat wave happening throughout the day on Monday.

The hot & muggy conditions will continue through Monday with heat index values ranging from 100-110 degrees across the area. Otherwise, an active pattern aloft will lead to multiple precipitation chances throughout the week with a few stronger storms possible.

Our weather partners at Dakota News Now explain Heat Advisories and Excessive Heat Warnings will be in effect for parts of the Sioux Empire for most of Monday.

You can never be too careful when it comes to crazy summer weather in South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota. Keep up with the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls and our news partners at Dakota News Now for the latest weather updates.

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Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and the rest of the Sioux Empire (AKA southeastern South Dakota) are welcoming thousands of new residents every year.

Many of you new folks will be experiencing your first eastern South Dakota winter. While it doesn't usually get as bad as our Dakota friends up north, I speak from experience when I say it can get a little rough.

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So, to help ease you into winter in Sioux Falls and South Dakota here are some winter survival tips:

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10 Wild South Dakota Snowstorms

Even though snow is blanketing the Sioux Empire, some snowstorms still do not compare to these ten dreadful snowstorms that hit South Dakota.

Only In Your State highlighted ten snowstorms in South Dakota as a reminder for people to always be aware of the road during the winter. South Dakotans are well aware of the fact that the state’s winters can be harsh which is why it is always a good idea to plan ahead and prepare for the worst.

Do you remember any major snowstorms that hit South Dakota?

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