A wind advisory is in effect for Rains County as of 3:46 PM CDT.
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WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING
A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of at least 20 to 30 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Boaters should use extra caution when venturing onto area lakes. Residents may wish to take action to secure trash cans, lawn…
No tornado warning has included Rains County in the last 12 months.
| Date | Issued | Type | Office | Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 | 4:18 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | FWD | text |
| Jul 6, 2026 | 8:55 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | FWD | text |
| Jul 5, 2026 | 4:58 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | FWD | text |
| Jul 5, 2026 | 4:24 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | FWD | text |
| Jun 2, 2026 | 4:55 PM CDT | Flash flood warning | FWD | text |
| Jun 2, 2026 | 3:38 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | FWD | text |
| May 23, 2026 | 4:19 AM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | FWD | text |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 11:23 AM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | FWD | text |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 8:55 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | FWD | text |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 8:13 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | FWD | text |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 11:27 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | FWD | text |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 11:04 PM CDT | Flash flood warning | FWD | text |
A warning counts here if the Weather Service listed Rains County in it, even if the warned area covered only part of the county.
Alerts come from the National Weather Service and refresh every minute. Past warnings come from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of Weather Service products. During a warning, also listen to local radio, TV or a weather radio.