Watches, Warnings & Advisories



3 products issued by NWS for: 2 Miles W Gillette WY

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
448 AM MDT Thu Mar 12 2026

SDZ001-002-012>014-024>032-041>044-046-047-049-072>078-WYZ054>060-
131300-
Harding-Northern Perkins-Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-Ziebach-
Northern Black Hills-Northern Foothills-Rapid City-
Southern Foothills-Central Black Hills-Southern Black Hills-
Custer Co Plains-Pennington Co Plains-Haakon-Western Fall River-
Northern Oglala Lakota-Northern Jackson-Bennett-Mellette-Todd-
Tripp-Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills-Southern Meade Co Plains-
Hermosa Foothills-Eastern Fall River-Southern Oglala Lakota-
Southern Jackson-Southern Perkins-Northern Campbell-
Southern Campbell-Western Crook-Wyoming Black Hills-
Weston County Plains-Newcastle-Northeastern Crook-
448 AM MDT Thu Mar 12 2026 /548 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026/

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A High Wind Warning is in effect today. See NPWUNR for details.

A Red Flag Warning is in effect today. See RFWUNR for details.

The Grassland Fire Danger on the western South Dakota plains will
be very high to extreme outside of snow cover this afternoon.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Looking ahead to the weekend, accumulating snowfall may develop
Saturday and Sunday, with the best chances for the Black Hills
and western South Dakota. Blowing snow across the western South
Dakota plains may hinder travel.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not 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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Air Quality Alert

WYZ054-055-130300-
Northern Campbell-Southern Campbell-
Including the cities of Gillette, Recluse, Weston, Rozet, and Wright
222 AM MDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...BLOWING DUST HEALTH ALERT IN EFFECT FOR THE POWDER RIVER BASIN OF
NORTHEASTERN WYOMING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...

The following message is transmitted in collaboration with the
Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division.

* WHAT...Very strong west to northwest winds with gusts to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Powder River Basin of northeastern Wyoming.

* WHEN...This morning through the early evening.

* IMPACTS...The strong winds will create blowing dust.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

The Wyoming Air Quality Division recommends the elderly, young
children, and individuals with respiratory problems avoid
excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor activities during
this time. Although these people are most susceptible to health
impacts, the air quality division also advises that everyone
should avoid prolonged exposure to the poor air quality
conditions.

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High Wind Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
947 PM MDT Wed Mar 11 2026

WYZ054>056-058-059-121900-
/O.CON.KUNR.HW.W.0005.260312T1500Z-260313T0300Z/
Northern Campbell-Southern Campbell-Western Crook-Weston County
Plains-Newcastle-
Including the cities of Osage, Pine Haven, Rochelle, Devils
Tower, Upton, Moorcroft, Gillette, Rozet, Hulett, Clareton,
Weston, Keyhole Reservoir, Newcastle, Wright, and Recluse
947 PM MDT Wed Mar 11 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Newcastle, Northern Campbell, Southern Campbell, Western
  Crook, and Weston County Plains.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM MDT Thursday.

* 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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