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Heat Advisory is in effect from noon on Friday, June 20, 2025 through 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 22, 2025.

• What: Heat index values up to 104 expected.
• Where: Portions of east central and southeast South ��ֱ����.
• When: From noon Friday to 6 p.m. CDT Sunday.
• Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 911.

The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 a.m. this morning (Tuesday, May 13) to 9 p.m. CDT this evening.

Winds - South 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.

The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 p.m. this afternoon (Wednesday, April 9) to 8 p.m. CDT this evening.

Winds - Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

Relative Humidity - As low as 18 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 in effect from 1 p.m. Thursday afternoon to 7 p.m. Thursday evening for wind and low relative humidity for Brookings County.

Winds: SW 15 to 23 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

Relative Humidity: As low as 15 percent.

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 in effect until 7 p.m. (Monday) this evening for wind and low relative humidity for Brookings County.

Winds: West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 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.

What: Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 50 to 60 mph. 

Where: Brookings and Moody Counties

When: 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. CDT Saturday, March 15

Impacts: Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could  cause tree damage.

Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 511.

The South ��ֱ���� State University campus in Brookings will be closed from 12 a.m. Saturday, March 15, to 8 a.m. Sunday, March 16, due to expected winter weather moving into the area.

Only essential employees will report to work as assigned. Units responsible for live ��ֱ����s should follow their respective emergency plans for ��ֱ���� care by designated essential personnel only. The Miller Wellness Center will be closed Saturday and will reopen at 9 a.m. Sunday. All other offices are closed already during this time.

Red Flag Warning in effect from now to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 13, for wind and low relative humidity.

Winds: West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

Relative Humidity: As low as 18 - 23 percent east of the James River.

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. Monitor the  for weather conditions.

Red Flag Warning in effect from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, March 10, for wind and low relative humidity.

Winds: West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

Relative Humidity: As low as 18%.

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. Monitor the for weather conditions.

High Wind Warning in effect from 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, to 6 a.m. Wednesday, March 5.

North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 53 mph expected.

Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Near whiteout conditions are expected with falling snow. Less than 1 inch of snow expected for the Brookings area.

Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight Tuesday, Feb. 18, to 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19. Dangerous cold wind chills as low as 39 below zero.

Additional cold weather remains possible by Wednesday night. 9 p.m.-9 a.m. Thursday. Again brings dangerous cold wind chills as low as 33 below zero.  

They will begin to improve between 8-9 a.m. on Thursday morning.  

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor ��ֱ����s have a warm, dry shelter, food and unfrozen water.

An Extreme Cold Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service from 3 a.m.-noon Monday, Feb. 17, 2025.

For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero expected.

The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Whether you are traveling home this weekend or staying on campus, please be sure to review these critical reminders to ensure a warm and safe environment in the residence halls.

Open windows during cold weather can strain our heating systems, potentially leading to cold rooms, frozen pipes and avoidable property damage. Closing your windows also helps conserve energy and reduces unnecessary expenses.

Please be certain that you have completely closed your exterior windows. Windows left open risk lowering room temperatures to the point where pipes may freeze. Please also check now to ensure that your heating unit is fully functional (you should be able to sustain a minimum of 65-68 degrees in your room). If you have a question, call and let’s get it checked out to prevent a major issue. If you have any concerns about your heating unit, contact your community assistant or your residence hall director as soon as possible. Finally, it is especially important to ensure external doors close securely and are never propped ajar.

You can learn more about safety preparation.

We have already seen a few pipes burst due to the extreme temperatures. We remind students that housing and maintenance staff may enter rooms in emergency situations to protect the health and welfare of residents and to make repairs to prevent damages to property of residents or the university. This could include things like ensuring windows are closed or making sure that burst pipes do not flood student rooms.

Many of our students are familiar with colder temperatures. However, we remind students to bundle up, wear layers, walk carefully on icy patches, and pay attention to signs of hypothermia in yourself and others. If you must travel, make sure you have emergency supplies in your vehicle and that you are checking road conditions in advance.

Some quick general safety tips include:

• Wear layered clothing and cover all exposed skin.
• Ensure that someone knows you are departing, knows your intended destination and that you contact them when you reach the destination.
• Do not go out in the cold alone; always remain with a buddy or a group.

Stay safe and warm during this winter weather!

Test of the SDSU Campus Alert System. In an actual emergency, you would be given brief instructions. Check your SDSU email.

Timely Warning: Nov. 6, 2024

South ��ֱ���� State University issuance of a crime alert.

Incident: Simple Assault

Occurred: Nov. 5, 2024

Location: Abbott Hall

Details: On Nov. 5, 2024, at approximately 6 p.m., a simple assault is reported to have taken place on the South ��ֱ���� State University campus. There is no description of the individual or individuals involved. As always, the safety of students is paramount. Please be vigilant. 

The University Police Department is seeking information about the individual(s) and their whereabouts as they believe there is potential for an ongoing threat. UPD can be contacted at 605-688-5117.

Timely warnings are not instantaneous with the report of an alleged crime. Enough information has to be gathered to determine whether a timely warning is required and would be of assistance to the SDSU community. Some delays occur to prevent impeding a criminal investigation. In addition, some victims may not report the crime until several days after it occurred. Timely Warning policy can be read online.

• For crimes involving gender discrimination, harassment and Violence Against Women Act crimes (domestic violence, dating violence or stalking): Office of Title IX/Equal Opportunity
• All other crimes

• SDSU is committed to promoting university-wide prevention programs and education. Our response to sexual assaults will likely not be more lights, more UPD officers and more emergency phones. The more students we can educate on topics of consent, incapacitation, healthy relationships, the effects of alcohol use and more students can avoid circumstances leading to policy violations or legal matters. Likewise, the more employees who are trained on how to respond to reports of sexual assault-related crimes, the more enabled the university is to respond to a report, prevent a recurrence and remedy the negative effects of sexual assaults. As SDSU students have learned and will continue to learn about prevention of sexual assault and other crimes, the number of reports has gone up. This is a result of students being more comfortable reporting crimes knowing that the University will take it seriously.
• Specifically, students can learn How They Can Help.

• The purpose of the timely warning is to increase awareness across the university community. It is valuable to send these notifications out if even one more crime can be prevented by doing so.
• Additionally, timely warnings must be sent in accordance with

1. Typically, Emergency Notifications will be followed by an “all clear” message or update to indicate the incident that resulted in the Emergency Notification is no longer a threat to the community.
2. Timely Warnings are meant to advise the community to continue and improve upon safe behaviors and looking out for one another.
3. In situations where a timely warning is issued for a string of burglaries, for example, an update might be sent once the alleged perpetrator has been apprehended. However, our hope is that the community is still being aware of their surroundings and reporting crimes or suspicious behavior by calling UPD at 911 from a non-campus phone.

No, a timely warning does not mean SDSU isn’t safe. We do not want anyone in our community to be victimized and we do not want anyone to take safety for granted. Timely warnings are frequently a result of victims and bystanders making reports.

After a timely warning has been issued, we expect the community to be more aware and cautious of their surroundings. There is no reason to be immediately concerned for health or safety unless that is specified in the notice.

1. Every institution that publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASR) also must send timely warnings when appropriate.
2. Please seek out other institutions’ websites for their timely warnings to get an idea of frequency and nature of warnings across the country.

Every timely warning, weather notice or emergency notification is sent to help keep the community safe. Sometimes action on your part is required, other times, all we need is your awareness. The end goal is to help each member of our community be safe and focus on issues related to their purpose at SDSU.

1. Many crimes committed are done so under the influence of alcohol. Some crimes are committed under the influence of other drugs.
2. If you are of legal age and choose to drink alcohol, we ask that you do so responsibly and in moderation. This is usually about one standard drink per hour. No, this does not mean six shots then nothing for six hours; one drink per hour.
3. If you’re under legal age to consume alcohol; please don’t. If you choose to, you may face legal consequences, student conduct matters and you might find yourself involved with another crime as a result of your judgment being significantly diminished due to alcohol use.

• Most crimes are a matter of convenience. Our recommendation is to not make it convenient for those who might have ill intent.
• Lock your car, every time you leave it and don’t leave items of value in plain sight.
• Lock your residence hall room door. It does not matter that your roommate lost their key a month ago or doesn’t like to carry keys. Your safety is more important than their convenience or their pocketbook when they pay for a lock to be changed.
• Keep your stuff with you. When at the University Student Union, Hilton M. Briggs Library or other common space on campus, do not leave your laptop on the table when you go to order your food or find the book for your research paper.

• There are few crimes every year. Even when there are two to three timely warnings close together, that doesn’t necessarily mean there’s been a rash of crimes; it likely means there have been reports usually about unrelated crimes.
• Most students will attend and graduate from SDSU without ever interacting with student conduct or UPD.
• When a student is found responsible for violating the student code of conduct for harming others or putting others at fear or risk of harm, their mistreatment of a member of the SDSU community could lead to their permanent removal from SDSU.