Headline:
High Wind Warning issued March 12 at 1:19PM MDT until March 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 12, 2026 - 12:19pm
Expires:
March 12, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central, and southwestern
South Dakota and northeast Wyoming.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ 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.
Instruction:
A high wind warning means 40 mph winds, or gusts over 60 mph, are
expected or occurring. If you are outdoors, watch for flying or
falling objects that may injure you. Use caution if you must drive.
Area Description:
Harding; Northern Perkins; Butte; Northern Meade Co Plains; Ziebach; Northern Foothills; Rapid City; Southern Foothills; Custer Co Plains; Pennington Co Plains; Haakon; Western Fall River; Northern Oglala Lakota; Northern Jackson; Bennett; Mellette; Todd; Tripp; Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills; Southern Meade Co Plains; Hermosa Foothills; Eastern Fall River; Southern Oglala Lakota; Southern Jackson; Southern Perkins; Northeastern Crook
Forcast Office:
NWS Rapid City SD
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov