Red Flag Warning issued March 16 at 2:43AM MDT until March 16 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 329, 330, 331, 332, AND 333... .Critical fire weather conditions are likely across much of the western South Dakota plains today. Southwesterly winds will bring dry and warm air into the region. Afternoon relative humidities will drop to 15 to 20 percent with wind gusts of 25 to 30 mph (far southwestern South Dakota could see wind gusts of up to 45 mph). The combination of dry fuels
Wind Advisory issued March 15 at 2:17AM CDT until March 15 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Rapid City SD
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Mellette and Todd Counties, including portions of the Rosebud Reservation, and Tripp. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control, especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some patchy blowing snow will also be possible.
High Wind Warning issued March 14 at 1:29AM MDT until March 15 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Jackson County, including portions of the Pine Ridge Reservation, Mellette and Todd Counties, including portions of the Rosebud Reservation, Haakon, Bennett, Tripp, and Southern Jackson. * WHEN...From 1 PM MDT /2 PM CDT/ this afternoon to noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris.
High Wind Warning issued March 14 at 1:29AM MDT until March 15 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Oglala Lakota County, including portions of the Pine Ridge Reservation, Rapid City, Custer Co Plains, Pennington Co Plains, Western Fall River, Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills, Southern Meade Co Plains, Hermosa Foothills, and Southern Oglala Lakota. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris.
Wind Advisory issued March 14 at 1:29AM MDT until March 14 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to around 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Ziebach County, including portions of the Cheyenne River Reservation, Harding, Northern Perkins, and Southern Perkins. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control, especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris.
High Wind Warning issued March 14 at 1:29AM MDT until March 14 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...In South Dakota, Butte and Northern Meade Co Plains. In Wyoming, Newcastle. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris.
Wind Advisory issued March 14 at 1:29AM MDT until March 14 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Foothills. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control, especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris.
Air Quality Alert issued March 13 at 1:58PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
The following message is transmitted in collaboration with the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources. * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 55 mph. * WHERE...West of the Gap in Rapid City. * WHEN...9 AM Friday to midnight MDT Friday night. IMPACTS...The gusty winds will suspend fine dust in the air and produce poor air quality.
Red Flag Warning issued March 13 at 1:49AM MDT until March 13 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS TODAY... .Warm temperatures, dry fuels, and gusty southwest winds will create critical fire weather conditions today over southwest through central South Dakota. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 325 Custer County Plains, 326 Pine Ridge Area, 331 Haakon County Area, 332 Badlands Area, 333 Bennett County Area, 334 Mellette and Todd Counties and 335 Tripp County. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative humidity will produce critical fire weather conditions.
High Wind Watch issued March 13 at 1:46AM MDT until March 15 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Jackson County, including portions of the Pine Ridge Reservation, Mellette and Todd Counties, including portions of the Rosebud Reservation, Haakon, Bennett, Tripp, and Southern Jackson. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.