Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: 5 Miles E Fort Meade SD

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
431 AM MDT Tue May 13 2025

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Harding-Northern Perkins-Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-
Northern Black Hills-Northern Foothills-Rapid City-
Southern Foothills-Central Black Hills-Southern Black Hills-
Custer Co Plains-Pennington Co Plains-Western Fall River-
Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills-Southern Meade Co Plains-
Hermosa Foothills-Eastern Fall River-Southern Perkins-
Northern Campbell-Southern Campbell-Western Crook-
Wyoming Black Hills-Weston County Plains-Newcastle-
Northeastern Crook-
431 AM MDT Tue May 13 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western South
Dakota and northeastern Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Elevated fire weather conditions are expected today due to dry air
and gusty winds.

There is a marginal risk (level 1 of 5) of severe thunderstorms
tonight, meaning that isolated severe storms are possible.
Primary hazards include large hail.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Thunderstorms are possible Wednesday afternoon and evening and
late Thursday afternoon, but organized severe thunderstorms are
not expected. Strong northwest wind gusts in excess of 50 MPH may
occur Thursday.

.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 Watch

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
118 AM MDT Wed May 14 2025

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Harding-Northern Perkins-Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-Ziebach-
Northern Foothills-Pennington Co Plains-Haakon-Northern Jackson-
Bennett-Mellette-Todd-Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills-Southern Meade
Co Plains-Southern Jackson-Southern Perkins-
Including the cities of Fruitdale, Caputa, Black Hawk, Spearfish,
Glad Valley, Mud Butte, Ladner, Martin, Scenic, Allen, Wood, Camp
Crook, Hoover, Buffalo, Dupree, South Eagle Butte, Prairie City,
Shadehill, Interior, Whitewood, Belle Fourche Reservoir, Faith,
Tuthill, New Underwood, Reva, Kadoka, Enning, Summerset, Wasta,
Newell, White Owl, Lemmon, Opal, Harrington, Quinn, Ludlow, Belle
Fourche, Saint Francis, Potato Creek, Union Center, Meadow,
Cherry Creek, Saint Onge, Philip, Norris, Wall, Long Valley,
Wanblee, Zeona, Ellsworth AFB, White River, Sturgis, Sorum,
Redig, Box Elder, Cedar Butte, Cottonwood, Vale, Howes,
Belvidere, Mission, Milesville, Parmelee, Piedmont, Elm Springs,
Bison, Midland, Red Owl, Tilford, Rosebud, and Usta
118 AM MDT Wed May 14 2025 /218 AM CDT Wed May 14 2025/

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts from 60 to 70 mph
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central, and southwestern
  South Dakota.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

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Helgeson