National Weather Service

New warning added for severe weather season as National Weather Services manages cuts

By Jodi Schwan | April 2, 2025

You’ll hear weather alerts starting this season for especially severe thunderstorms – but forecasting them could be harder.

As city tackles snow removal, coldest air of the season moves in

By Jodi Schwan | January 10, 2024

We’ve got an update on snow removal, the cold that’s coming and how to cope with it all.

It’s hot for humans — and animals too. How Sioux Falls is coping with the summer blast

By Em Powers | July 26, 2023

The hottest weather of the season bears down on Sioux Falls this week — and if you want some coping advice, take a cue from the zoo.

Does winter fog mean spring flooding? It’s not precise science

By Jacqueline Palfy | January 30, 2023

Maybe you’ve heard the theory that fog today means a rainy spring? Natural to wonder given the big melt ahead, so we did some asking.

It’s not just you: This is the windiest month in decades

By Jodi Schwan | April 25, 2022

If it feels like the wind just won’t let up, you’re right. Here’s why and how long it might last.

What would permanent daylight saving time mean in Sioux Falls?

By Jodi Schwan | March 28, 2022

When would the sun rise and set in Sioux Falls if daylight saving time became permanent? We found out.

Will winter now start feeling like winter? Here’s the latest outlook

By Jodi Schwan | December 6, 2021

There’s a friendly pool at the Sioux Falls office of the National Weather Service to guess the date of the city’s first measurable snowfall. And there’s yet to be a winner. “We keep backing it […]

Persistent weather pattern + wildfires = Air impact and more heat ahead

By Jodi Schwan | July 26, 2021

From the striking red sunsets of late to why your allergies might be irritated — point to the growing wildfires in the West. “This has been going on for many years, but typically we’ll get […]

As families try to beat record heat, here’s how long it could last

By David Berman | June 9, 2021

It doesn’t take a seasoned meteorologist to tell that it is unseasonably hot in Sioux Falls. But, as local residents desperately search for ways to beat the heat, a seasoned weather expert can provide some […]

Summer could bring warmer, drier than normal conditions

By Jodi Schwan | April 28, 2021

It could be a hotter summer with less rain than normal if current outlooks hold. The National Weather Service is starting to issue outlooks into July. Those longer-term outlooks are “becoming more and more popular […]

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