Non-Precipitation Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Rapid City, SD
Issued by NWS Rapid City, SD
499 WWUS73 KUNR 201853 NPWUNR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Rapid City SD 1253 PM MDT Fri Sep 20 2024 SDZ026-030-031-042-072-073-211000- /O.NEW.KUNR.WI.Y.0026.240921T0600Z-240921T1800Z/ Rapid City-Custer Co Plains-Pennington Co Plains-Northern Oglala Lakota-Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills-Southern Meade Co Plains- Including the cities of Piedmont, Scenic, Folsom, Quinn, New Underwood, Sturgis, Black Hawk, Box Elder, Sharps Corner, Union Center, Enning, Wasta, Tilford, Rockyford, Elm Springs, Kyle, White Owl, Ellsworth AFB, Rapid City, Caputa, Summerset, and Wall 1253 PM MDT Fri Sep 20 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON MDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Oglala Lakota County, including portions of the Pine Ridge Reservation, Rapid City, Custer Co Plains, Pennington Co Plains, Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills, and Southern Meade Co Plains. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Saturday. * 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. && $$ JC