First published Oct 13, 2026, 6:58:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 13, 2026, 6:58:15 PM UTC

Freeze Warning issued October 13 at 1:20PM CDT until October 14 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

A National Weather Service freeze alert covers eight South Dakota counties early Wednesday morning, with temperatures forecast near 30°F. The source warns of possible damage to crops, sensitive plants, and unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Why it matters

The alert urges protective steps for vulnerable plants and water pipes before the forecast freeze.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 6/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Primary official sources

U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Freeze Warning issued October 13 at 1:20PM CDT until October 14 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

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