South Dakota Wind Advisory | Effective 04/16/2026 12:23

Headline: 
Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 1:23PM MDT until April 17 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event: 
Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 16, 2026 - 12:23pm
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 2:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Oglala Lakota County, including portions of the Pine Ridge Reservation, Custer Co Plains, Pennington Co Plains, and Southern Meade Co Plains. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 3 AM MDT Friday. * 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.
Instruction: 
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Area Description: 
Custer Co Plains; Pennington Co Plains; Northern Oglala Lakota; Southern Meade Co Plains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Rapid City SD
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov