High Wind Warning Issued for Northeast South Dakota Counties Through Wednesday Afternoon
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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 Roberts, Codington, Grant, Hamlin, and Deuel Counties, with gusts up to 65 mph expected until 2 PM CST.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Northeast 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 Northeast South Dakota.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Aberdeen, SD, has issued a High Wind Warning for several counties in the region. The alert is effective immediately as of 8:22 AM CST and is scheduled to expire at 2:00 PM CST this afternoon.
Affected Areas
The geographic scope of this warning includes the following South Dakota counties:
- Roberts
- Codington
- Grant
- Hamlin
- Deuel
What You Should Do
The NWS urges residents to take immediate action to mitigate risks:
- Secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by high winds.
- Drivers of high-profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution as travel could be difficult.
- Be alert for falling debris, potential property damage, and power outages.
Expected Conditions
The area is currently facing powerful west winds ranging from 35 to 45 mph. Peak wind gusts are forecast to reach up to 65 mph. These conditions are capable of moving loose debris and causing structural damage.
Timeline
The warning remains in effect until 2:00 PM CST today, February 18, 2026. Conditions are expected to persist through the early afternoon hours.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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