Strong South Dakota, Iowa, & Minnesota Thunderstorms Coming

Get ready for the first major spring storm heading towards parts of South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota this week.

Our friends at the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls are preparing South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota for potential severe weather late this Friday, March 14th, into Saturday.

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Details are still limited when it comes to the timing of this storm system heading toward the upper Midwest. However, the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls is confident that this storm system will bring strong winds, some strong thunderstorms, and even rain turning into snow to parts of South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota.

This winter weather season has already been unseasonably warmer for parts of South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota. However, one thing is certain with the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls: Spring storms can be dangerous and unpredictable.

We are monitoring a strong Spring storm system which could impact us late this week, and you should as well!

While details are still coming together, be prepared for potential thunderstorms, areas of rain changing to snow, and strong winds.

Here are the current unknowns of this potential spring storm for South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota from the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls: 

• The exact track of the storm
• Timing & location of thunderstorm or rain/snow
• Where the heaviest rain/snow will fall.

You can never be too careful when it comes to crazy springtime 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 throughout the week.