NWS Rapid City SDOctober 22, 2026
Air Quality Alert: Northern Campbell and Southern Campbell, WY
The National Weather Service office in Rapid City issued an air quality alert for Northern Campbell and Southern Campbell in Wyoming, in force until 7:00 p.m. local time on October 23.
Air Quality Alert
Issued8:38 p.m. MDT, October 22, 2026
In force8:38 p.m. MDT, October 22, 2026
Expires7:00 p.m. MDT, October 23, 2026
In force for 22.4 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Rapid City SD
- Area
- Northern Campbell and Southern Campbell
- State
- Wyoming
- Issued
- 8:38 p.m. MDT, October 22, 2026
- Expires
- 7:00 p.m. MDT, October 23, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Unknown, Unknown, Unknown
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
The following message is transmitted in collaboration with the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division. * WHAT...Strong southwest winds with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Powder River Basin of northeastern Wyoming. * WHEN...Late Friday morning through early Friday evening. * IMPACTS...The strong winds will create blowing dust.
What the agency told people to do
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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