Sat May 18 05:43:59 EDT 2024 Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee- Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Lincoln-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson- Pipestone-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Gregory- Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-McCook- Minnehaha-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Bon Homme-Yankton- Union- 443 AM CDT Sat May 18 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Iowa, west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, central South Dakota, east central South Dakota, south central South Dakota and southeast South Dakota. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Gusty west to northwest winds will follow a cold front through the area this morning. The strongest winds are expected west of the Interstate 29 corridor this morning, especially near and west of the James River Valley where a few gusts as high as 40 to 45 mph will be possible. Winds should gradually taper off through the afternoon. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. A more active pattern will set up Sunday through Tuesday of next week. While uncertainty remains regarding exact timing and location, there will be the possibility of a few strong to severe storms, as well as areas of heavy rainfall during this time frame. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.