Wind Advisory 03/06/2026 05:18 South Dakota

Headline: 
Wind Advisory issued March 6 at 6:18AM MST until March 6 at 4:00PM MST by NWS Rapid City SD
Event: 
Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 6, 2026 - 5:18am
Expires: 
March 6, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 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...Until 4 PM MST this afternoon. * 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