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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
613 PM MDT Fri Oct 23 2026

SDZ014-026-030>032-041>043-072-073-077-241500-
/O.CON.KUNR.WI.Y.0024.261024T0500Z-261024T1500Z/
Ziebach-Rapid City-Custer Co Plains-Pennington Co Plains-Haakon-
Western Fall River-Northern Oglala Lakota-Northern Jackson-
Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills-Southern Meade Co Plains-Southern
Jackson-
Including the cities of Kadoka, Scenic, Folsom, Enning, Long Valley,
New Underwood, Philip, Rockyford, White Owl, Glad Valley, Rapid City,
Ellsworth AFB, Box Elder, Belvidere, Interior, Sturgis, Union Center,
Cherry Creek, Wanblee, Wasta, Cottonwood, South Eagle Butte, Dupree,
Caputa, Rumford, Tilford, Edgemont, Potato Creek, Wall, Provo, Elm
Springs, Quinn, Milesville, Piedmont, Black Hawk, Midland, Sharps
Corner, Kyle, Ardmore, and Summerset
613 PM MDT Fri Oct 23 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected. A few localized gusts to around 60 mph are possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northwestern and southwestern South Dakota.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM 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

U.S. Dept. of Commerce
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