High Wind Warning Issued for Brown and Spink Counties in South Dakota
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for Brown and Spink Counties, with wind gusts up to 60 mph expected to cause travel difficulties and potential power outages.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Brown and Spink Counties, South Dakota
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Aberdeen SD
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Brown and Spink Counties, South Dakota.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Aberdeen, SD, has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of South Dakota. This alert indicates that hazardous wind conditions are expected within the specified timeframe.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following regions:
- Brown County
- Spink County
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are urged to take the following precautions:
- Secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by high winds.
- Use extra caution if driving, especially when operating high-profile vehicles, as travel will be difficult.
- Prepare for the possibility of power outages due to damaged property or debris.
Expected Conditions
- Wind Speed: Sustained northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph.
- Wind Gusts: Peak gusts are expected to reach up to 60 mph.
- Hazards: High winds may move loose debris and cause property damage.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is scheduled to be in effect during the following window:
- Start Time: 7:00 PM CDT, Thursday, March 12, 2026
- End Time: 4:00 AM CDT, Friday, March 13, 2026
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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