A wind advisory is in effect for Sterling County as of 6:33 PM CDT.
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WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING
A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 to 39 mph with higher gusts are occurring or expected. Winds this strong can knock down tree limbs and make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Secure loose outdoor objects. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high…
No tornado warning has included Sterling County in the last 12 months.
| Date | Issued | Type | Office | Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2026 | 8:24 PM CDT | Dust storm warning | SJT | text |
| May 22, 2026 | 7:09 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | SJT | text |
| May 22, 2026 | 6:11 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | SJT | text |
| May 22, 2026 | 5:26 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | SJT | text |
| May 21, 2026 | 9:04 AM CDT | Flash flood warning | SJT | text |
| May 19, 2026 | 3:34 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | SJT | text |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 7:03 AM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | SJT | text |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 6:24 AM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | SJT | text |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 5:42 AM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | SJT | text |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 5:24 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | SJT | text |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 9:33 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | SJT | text |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 8:15 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | SJT | text |
A warning counts here if the Weather Service listed Sterling 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.