Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: 8 Miles NNW Buffalo SD

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
1140 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024

SDZ001-012-013-025-026-030-031-042-044-072-073-076-077-WYZ060-
071300-
Harding-Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-Northern Foothills-
Rapid City-Custer Co Plains-Pennington Co Plains-
Northern Oglala Lakota-Bennett-Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills-
Southern Meade Co Plains-Southern Oglala Lakota-Southern Jackson-
Northeastern Crook-
1140 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northwestern
South Dakota...southwestern South Dakota...and northeast Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

There is a marginal risk (level 1 of 5) of severe thunderstorms
today, meaning that isolated severe storms are possible. Primary
hazards include large hail and strong winds. A tornado or two may
also be possible.

Outside of storms, strong winds are also expected. Winds will
shift to the west by this evening with widespread gusts of 60 to
70 mph possible across northwestern South Dakota, portions of
northeastern Wyoming, and in the foothills of the Black Hills.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Winds will remain strong on Tuesday, and some isolated
thunderstorms are possible in the evening. Severe weather is not
expected.

Winds will begin to decrease Wednesday. Isolated thunderstorms
are possible, but severe weather is not expected.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed today.

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Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio for further updates...or check
our web site at weather.gov/rapidcity

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High Wind Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
147 AM MDT Tue May 7 2024

SDZ001-012-013-025-072-073-078-WYZ060-080000-
/O.CON.KUNR.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240508T0000Z/
Harding-Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-Northern Foothills-
Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills-Southern Meade Co Plains-Southern
Perkins-Northeastern Crook-
Including the cities of Summerset, Aladdin, Vale, Beulah, Reva,
Enning, Piedmont, Buffalo, Usta, Black Hawk, Howes, Sorum, Zeona,
Colony, Ladner, Belle Fourche Reservoir, Hoover, Ellsworth AFB,
Fruitdale, Mud Butte, Newell, Spearfish, Sturgis, Whitewood,
Saint Onge, Camp Crook, Red Owl, Opal, Bison, Ludlow, Tilford,
Faith, Elm Springs, Union Center, Redig, White Owl, and Belle
Fourche
147 AM MDT Tue May 7 2024

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

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts 60 to 70 mph.

* WHERE...In South Dakota, Butte, Harding, Northern Foothills,
  Northern Meade Co Plains, Southern Meade Co Plains, Southern
  Perkins, and Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills. In Wyoming, Northeastern
  Crook.

* 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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