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Location: Chester, SD
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Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 2:36 AM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 28 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast South Dakota.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 11 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

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Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 1:32 AM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Areas of blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and
southeast South Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Blowing snow will lead to areas of quick and sudden
reductions to visibility, making travel difficult, especially in
rural areas that are prone to blowing snow. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. The latest
road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained
by calling 5 1 1.

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