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Iowa, Minnesota Severe Freeze Warning | Effective 10/16/2026 01:47

Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 3:47AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

Event: Freeze Warning

Desc: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Areas: Osceola County IA, Dickinson County IA, Clay County IA, Cherokee County IA, Buena Vista County IA, Ida County IA, Cottonwood County MN, Nobles County MN, Jackson County MN

Severity: Severe

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 01:47

Expires: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 12:00

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

Minnesota, South Dakota Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 10/15/2026 23:30

Special Weather Statement issued October 16 at 1:30AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

Event: Special Weather Statement

Desc: Sporadic strong wind gusts up between 40 to 50 mph will be possible through 7 AM CDT over northeastern South Dakota and west central Minnesota. These gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.

Areas: Traverse County MN, Big Stone County MN, Marshall County SD, Roberts County SD, Day County SD, Clark County SD, Codington County SD, Grant County SD, Hamlin County SD, Deuel County SD

Severity: Moderate

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Thursday, October 15, 2026 - 23:30

Expires: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 05:00

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

Iowa, Minnesota Severe Freeze Warning | Effective 10/15/2026 23:26

Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 1:26AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

Event: Freeze Warning

Areas: Osceola County IA, Dickinson County IA, Clay County IA, Cherokee County IA, Buena Vista County IA, Ida County IA, Cottonwood County MN, Nobles County MN, Jackson County MN

Severity: Severe

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Thursday, October 15, 2026 - 23:26

Expires: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 09:30

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

Minnesota Minor Frost Advisory | Effective 10/15/2026 23:18

Frost Advisory issued October 16 at 1:18AM CDT until October 17 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Event: Frost Advisory

Desc: * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Areas: Hennepin County MN, Anoka County MN, Ramsey County MN, Washington County MN

Severity: Minor

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Thursday, October 15, 2026 - 23:18

Expires: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 11:30

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

Minnesota, Wisconsin Severe Freeze Warning | Effective 10/15/2026 23:18

Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 1:18AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Event: Freeze Warning

Desc: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the upper 20s to lower 30s expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, and southwest Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive...

Areas: Mille Lacs County MN, Kanabec County MN, Isanti County MN, Chisago County MN, Renville County MN, McLeod County MN, Sibley County MN, Carver County MN, Scott County MN, Dakota County MN, Redwood County MN, Brown County MN, Nicollet County MN, Le Sueur County MN, Rice County MN, Goodhue County MN, Watonwan County MN, Blue Earth County MN, Waseca County MN, Steele County MN, Martin County MN, Faribault County MN, Freeborn County MN, Polk County WI, Barron County WI, Rusk County WI, St. Croix County WI, Pierce County WI, Dunn County WI, Pepin County WI, Chippewa County WI, Eau Claire County WI

Severity: Severe

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Thursday, October 15, 2026 - 23:18

Expires: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 11:30

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin Severe Freeze Warning | Effective 10/15/2026 22:59

Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 12:59AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Event: Freeze Warning

Desc: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and central, north central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation...

Areas: Mitchell County IA, Howard County IA, Winneshiek County IA, Allamakee County IA, Floyd County IA, Chickasaw County IA, Fayette County IA, Clayton County IA, Wabasha County MN, Dodge County MN, Olmsted County MN, Winona County MN, Mower County MN, Fillmore County MN, Houston County MN, Taylor County WI, Clark County WI, Buffalo County WI, Trempealeau County WI, Jackson County WI, La Crosse County WI, Monroe County WI, Juneau County WI, Adams County WI, Vernon County WI, Crawford County WI, Richland County WI, Grant County WI

Severity: Severe

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Thursday, October 15, 2026 - 22:59

Expires: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 12:00

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

Minnesota, North Dakota Moderate Wind Advisory | Effective 10/15/2026 19:26

Wind Advisory issued October 15 at 9:26PM CDT until October 16 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Event: Wind Advisory

Desc: * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern North Dakota and portions of northwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.

Areas: Polk County MN, Norman County MN, Clay County MN, Kittson County MN, Marshall County MN, Wilkin County MN, Pembina County ND, Walsh County ND, Grand Forks County ND, Steele County ND, Traill County ND, Cass County ND, Ransom County ND, Sargent County ND, Richland County ND

Severity: Moderate

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Thursday, October 15, 2026 - 19:26

Expires: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 03:30

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

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