Station Name: West Okoboji Lake at Lakeside Lab near Milford, IA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,430 feet

Nearest Address:
1838 IA-86
Wahpeton, IA 51351
Dickinson County

GPS Coordinates: 43.37857499, -95.1813857

Nearby Water Temperatures

Red Flag Warning issued May 12 at 5:25AM CDT until May 12 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

Effective: Tue May 12, 2026, 5:25 AM
Expires: Tue May 12, 2026, 3:00 PM

* AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson, Pipestone and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Beadle, Kingsbury, Brookings, Gregory, Jerauld, Sanborn, Miner, Lake, Moody, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Red Flag Warning issued May 12 at 12:16PM CDT until May 12 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

Effective: Tue May 12, 2026, 12:16 PM
Expires: Tue May 12, 2026, 9:00 PM

* AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson, Pipestone and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Beadle, Kingsbury, Brookings, Gregory, Jerauld, Sanborn, Miner, Lake, Moody, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Special Weather Statement issued May 12 at 11:40AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Tue May 12, 2026, 11:40 AM
Expires: Tue May 12, 2026, 2:30 PM

WHAT...Gusty winds becoming from the west and northwest sustained at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to around 40 mph. These winds may cause localized blowing dust, especially where open fields were recently plowed. In addition, elevated fire weather conditions may exist due to these winds and dry conditions. WHERE...North of Highway 30 and along and west of I-35. WHEN...Until at least mid-afternoon. IMPACTS...Unsecured outdoor objects may be blown around and smaller tree branches may break. Visibility may be reduced due to blowing dust. Any fires that ignite may spread rapidly. PREPAREDNESS AND PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS...Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle on north/south roads, and be prepared for rapidly changing conditions and reduced visibility. Burning is discouraged.

Red Flag Warning issued May 11 at 11:38PM CDT until May 12 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Mon May 11, 2026, 11:38 PM
Expires: Tue May 12, 2026, 11:45 AM

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED LATE TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING OVER WESTERN AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA... .Temperatures rising into the 70s on Tuesday along with relative humidity values dropping under 30 percent, strong northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 40 mph and dry fuels will produce hazardous fire weather conditions. Humidity values will be lowest in the middle to late afternoon hours, which will also coincide with the peak wind speeds. Burning is discouraged on Tuesday as any fires that develop could spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Minnesota. * TIMING...From 11 AM to 9 PM CDT Tuesday. * WINDS...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 23 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning. Follow all fire restrictions. For information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.

Red Flag Warning issued May 12 at 11:10AM CDT until May 12 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Tue May 12, 2026, 11:10 AM
Expires: Tue May 12, 2026, 9:00 PM

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR WESTERN AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA... .The combination of temperatures rising into the 70s, relative humidity values falling below 30 percent, strong northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph, and dry fuels will create hazardous fire weather conditions. Humidity values will be lowest in the middle to late afternoon, which will also coincide with the peak wind speeds. Burning is discouraged today as any fires that develop could spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Minnesota. * TIMING...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. * WINDS...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning. Follow all fire restrictions. For information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.