South Dakota Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 10/17/2026 07:28

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued October 17 at 9:28AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 17, 2026 - 7:28am
Expires: 
October 17, 2026 - 11:00am
Description: 
Strong southwest winds continue over and especially along the eastern slopes of the Sisseton Hills as gusts have ranged from 40 to 50 mph. Wind gusts to 50 mph are possible through the late morning with winds diminishing a bit midday. However, gusts could still peak to around 40 mph along the eastern slopes of the Sisseton Hills through the afternoon and evening before diminishing overnight. These gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and could make traveling difficult for high profile vehicles at times.
Area Description: 
Marshall; Roberts; Codington; Grant; Hamlin; Deuel
Forcast Office: 
NWS Aberdeen SD
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov