High Wind Warning Issued for Central South Dakota Counties Through Wednesday Noon
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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 central South Dakota, with west winds up to 40 mph and gusts reaching 55 mph expected through midday.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- 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 South Dakota.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Aberdeen, SD, has issued a High Wind Warning for several counties in central South Dakota. The alert was issued early Wednesday morning as hazardous wind conditions developed across the region.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following South Dakota counties:
- Buffalo
- Hand
- Hughes
- Hyde
- Jones
- Lyman
- Stanley
- Sully
- Dewey
- Potter
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning area are urged to take the following precautions:
- Secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
- Use extra caution if driving, especially for those operating high-profile vehicles, as travel could be difficult.
- Be prepared for potential power outages and property damage caused by flying debris.
Expected Conditions
According to the NWS, the region will experience sustained west winds ranging from 30 to 40 mph. Peak wind gusts are expected to reach up to 55 mph. These conditions are capable of moving loose debris and damaging property.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is currently in effect and is scheduled to expire at 12:00 PM CST (11:00 AM MST) today, February 18, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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