Lincoln County, MN
Alerts
Alerts are listed in order of start time and level of severity. Click on the alert title to read details for each alert.
In effect from Monday 09/14 11:44 PM CDT – Tuesday 09/15 5:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Sioux Falls SD
What
Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
Where
Portions of southwest Minnesota and east central South Dakota.
When
Until 5 AM CDT Tuesday.
Impacts
Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
What to Do
If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
Areas Impacted
- Lincoln
- Pipestone
- Kingsbury
- Brookings
- Miner
- Lake
- Moody
Tips to Stay Safe
A Dense Fog Advisory means that thick fog is happening now or very soon. It will limit visibility to less than a quarter mile, creating dangerous travel conditions.
- Limit driving or other travel if possible.
- If driving, slow down and plan for extra travel time to reach your destination.
- Use headlights and fog lights if you have them. Do not use high-beam lights, as the glare makes it more difficult for you to see.
- Leave plenty of distance between you and other vehicles.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Slight Risk for Excessive Rainfall Tonight
Created by the NWS Sioux Falls WFO
Chances for strong to severe storms will be present late this evening into the early overnight. Storms most likely to form along and south of Highway 20 after 9 pm, with the highest risk near the I-80 corridor. Should storms develop they bring a risk of large hail to the size of a half dollar, 60 mph wind gusts, and heavy rainfall. With stronger storms, additional accumulation of 1”+ may be possible. The WPC Day 1 Slight Risk (level 2 of 4) of Excessive Rainfall is in good shape.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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