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Non-Precipitation Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Rapid City, SD

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WWUS73 KUNR 160629
NPWUNR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
1229 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

SDZ030-031-042-073-162130-
/O.UPG.KUNR.HW.A.0002.240416T1500Z-240417T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KUNR.HW.W.0001.240416T0629Z-240417T0000Z/
Custer Co Plains-Pennington Co Plains-Northern Oglala Lakota-
Southern Meade Co Plains-
Including the cities of Union Center, Elm Springs, Wasta, Quinn,
Ellsworth AFB, Caputa, Folsom, Box Elder, Rockyford, New
Underwood, Scenic, Kyle, Sharps Corner, Enning, White Owl, and
Wall
1229 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to around 60 mph.

* WHERE...Oglala Lakota County, including portions of the Pine Ridge
  Reservation, Custer Co Plains, Pennington Co Plains, and Southern
  Meade Co Plains.

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

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SDZ026-072-074-162130-
/O.UPG.KUNR.HW.A.0002.240416T1500Z-240417T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KUNR.WI.Y.0012.240416T0629Z-240417T0000Z/
Rapid City-Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills-Hermosa Foothills-
Including the cities of Sturgis, Fairburn, Rapid City, Summerset,
Buffalo Gap, Hermosa, Tilford, Piedmont, and Black Hawk
1229 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills, Hermosa Foothills, and Rapid
  City.

* WHEN...Until 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

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