Moderate

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwestern and southwestern South Dakota. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 11 PM MDT this evening. For the Freeze Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control, especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Mellette, Todd, and Tripp. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 4 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control, especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

At 256 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northwest of Archer City to 12 miles east of Olney to near Graham. Movement was northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Archer City, Scotland, Windthorst, Lake Arrowhead, Bluegrove, Joy, and Shannon. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

At 229 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles northwest of Lake Diversion to 4 miles west of Lake Kickapoo to 5 miles east of Megargel. Movement was east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Archer City, Holliday, Dundee, Mankins, Lake Kickapoo, and Lake Diversion.

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Parts of central North Dakota including the James River Valley. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Objects left left unsecured outside may be blown around. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Western and much of central North Dakota. * WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ this morning to midnight CDT /11 PM MDT/ tonight. * IMPACTS...Objects left left unsecured outside may be blown around. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Nelson, Ramsey, Towner, Western Walsh, Barnes, and Griggs Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 4 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Norman, Clay, and Wilkin Counties. In North Dakota, Richland County. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

At 219 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Mabelle to Megargel to 9 miles south of Elbert. Movement was east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Olney around 225 AM CDT. Other locations impacted by these storms include Newcastle, Padgett, Jean, Murray, and Loving.