High Wind Warning Issued for Central and East Central South Dakota Through Wednesday Morning
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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 several South Dakota counties, warning of 60 mph gusts and difficult travel conditions through midday.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Central and East Central South Dakota
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Sioux Falls
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 Central and East Central South Dakota.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls, SD, has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of central, east central, and south central South Dakota. This warning will be followed by a Wind Advisory as wind speeds are expected to remain hazardous through the noon hour.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the following counties in South Dakota:
- Beadle
- Kingsbury
- Jerauld
- Sanborn
- Miner
- Brule
- Aurora
What You Should Do
Residents are advised that winds this strong will make driving difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. The National Weather Service recommends using extra caution while traveling. Residents should also be aware that damaging winds may blow down tree branches and lead to scattered power outages.
Expected Conditions
- High Wind Warning Phase: West winds of 35 to 45 mph are expected, with gusts reaching up to 60 mph.
- Wind Advisory Phase: West winds of 30 to 35 mph are expected, with gusts reaching up to 50 mph.
- Impacts: Potential for downed tree limbs, power interruptions, and hazardous travel for high-profile vehicles.
Timeline
- High Wind Warning: Effective immediately until 9:00 AM CST this morning, February 18.
- Wind Advisory: Effective from 9:00 AM CST this morning until 12:00 PM CST today, February 18.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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