High Wind Warning Issued for South Dakota Counties: Gusts Up to 60 MPH Expected
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for Gregory, Charles Mix, Bon Homme, and Yankton Counties, effective Sunday morning through Sunday evening.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- 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 South Dakota.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a High Wind Warning for several counties in South Dakota. This alert indicates that a period of strong, potentially damaging winds is expected to impact the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions in South Dakota:
- Gregory County
- Charles Mix County
- Bon Homme County
- Yankton County
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected area are advised to use extra caution. Winds of this magnitude make driving difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles. It is recommended to secure loose outdoor objects and be prepared for potential power outages caused by falling tree branches.
Expected Conditions
According to the National Weather Service, the region is expected to experience sustained north winds between 35 and 45 mph. Peak wind gusts could reach up to 60 mph. These damaging winds are expected to blow down tree branches and may cause scattered power outages. Travel will be difficult throughout the duration of the warning.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is scheduled to go into effect at 7:00 AM CDT on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The warning is expected to remain in place until 7:00 PM CDT that same evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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