High Wind Warning Issued for Central and North Central South Dakota with 65 MPH Gusts Expected
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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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A High Wind Warning is in effect for portions of central South Dakota starting Thursday afternoon, bringing dangerous gusts that may cause power outages and property damage.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Central and North Central 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 Central and North Central South Dakota.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Aberdeen, SD, has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of central and north central South Dakota. This alert indicates that severe wind conditions are likely and residents should prepare for potential hazards.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a broad region including the following counties in South Dakota:
- Corson
- Campbell
- McPherson
- Walworth
- Edmunds
- Dewey
- Potter
- Faulk
- Stanley
- Sully
- Hughes
- Hyde
- Hand
- Jones
- Lyman
- Buffalo
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. High winds can turn unsecured items into dangerous projectiles. Additionally, motorists should exercise caution, as travel could be difficult, particularly for those operating high-profile vehicles.
Expected Conditions
Northwest winds are forecast to sustained speeds of 30 to 40 mph. Peak wind gusts are expected to reach up to 65 mph. According to the National Weather Service, these high winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages across the affected region.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is scheduled to go into effect at 3 PM CDT (2 PM MDT) on Thursday, March 12. The warning is currently set to expire at 1 AM CDT (Midnight MDT) on Friday, March 13.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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