Dickinson County (Iowa) Emergency Management

Dickinson County (Iowa) Emergency Management
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[Dickinson County (Iowa) Emergency Management @dcoem]

Dickinson Alert:
Tornado Warning Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 8:54PM CDT until May 17 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

[Dickinson County (Iowa) Emergency Management @dcoem]

Dickinson Alert:
Tornado Warning Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 8:48PM CDT until May 17 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

[Dickinson County (Iowa) Emergency Management @dcoem]

Dickinson Alert:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 17 at 8:21PM CDT until May 17 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

[Dickinson County (Iowa) Emergency Management @dcoem]

Dickinson Alert:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 17 at 6:30PM CDT until May 17 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

[NWS Sioux Falls @NWSSiouxFalls]

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota until 10 PM CDT

[Dickinson County (Iowa) Emergency Management @dcoem]

Dickinson Alert:
Tornado Watch Tornado Watch issued May 17 at 1:42PM CDT until May 17 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

[NWS Sioux Falls @NWSSiouxFalls]

New discussion from SPC on an increasing tornado threat this afternoon and evening.

It's time to be ready.

https://t.co/E3O938fNwW

[NWS Sioux Falls @NWSSiouxFalls]

Significant severe weather is possible today. Large hail, damaging wind, & tornadoes are possible. The first graphic shows area of greatest risk. The second shows timing of risk. Please ensure you have multiple ways to receive warnings.

[NWS Sioux Falls @NWSSiouxFalls]

[Radar update at 8:22 pm on Friday, 5/15]:

Thunderstorms continue to push eastwards this evening, a few of which remain severe.

The severe weather threat is beginning to wind down but locally heavy rain, large hail, and damaging winds will continue for about another hour.

[NWS Sioux Falls @NWSSiouxFalls]

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota until 1 AM CDT

[NWS Sioux Falls @NWSSiouxFalls]

Chances for strong to severe storms return to parts of the area later today and this evening. Severe risks continue across the region through the weekend into early next week. Review your severe weather safety plans now. Have multiple ways to receive warnings and stay prepared!

[Dickinson County (Iowa) Emergency Management @dcoem]

⚠️Areas of Blowing Dust This Afternoon and Early Evening...

[Dickinson County (Iowa) Emergency Management @dcoem]

⚠️ RED FLAG WARNING FOR THURSDAY
🚫 NO OPEN BURNING

RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY

[Dickinson County (Iowa) Emergency Management @dcoem]

⚠️Areas of Blowing Dust This Afternoon/Evening

Strong northwest winds gusting to 35 and 45 mph will continue to produce blowing dust through the region. In very localized areas, visibility may fall between 1 and 2 miles, and may even fall to one half mile in open farm fields.

[Dickinson County (Iowa) Emergency Management @dcoem]

A boil advisory is in effect for the residences along Hinshaw Street and Barton Drive in Arnolds Park until further notice.

[Dickinson County (Iowa) Emergency Management @dcoem]

FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM CDT FRIDAY

Temperatures as low as 30° will result in frost formation.

Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

[Dickinson County (Iowa) Emergency Management @dcoem]

90 years ago today a devastating tornado tore through NW Iowa including parts of Dickinson County. The twister claimed 4 lives, injured many more, and damaged or destroyed 40+ farms, causing considerable property and livestock losses.

Read more here: https://t.co/12SYe6wVHo

[NWS Sioux Falls @NWSSiouxFalls]

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska until 7 PM CDT

[NWS Sioux Falls @NWSSiouxFalls]

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota until 10 PM CDT

[NWS Sioux Falls @NWSSiouxFalls]

Chances for a few severe thunderstorms increase by late afternoon near, and especially east of I-29. As we enter a new severe weather season, now would be a good time to brush off your severe weather safety plan and ensure you have multiple ways to receive warnings.