High Wind Warning Issued for Western South Dakota and Northeast Wyoming; Gusts Up to 80 MPH Expected
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for Thursday, March 12, across South Dakota and Wyoming, warning of dangerous 80 mph gusts and potential property damage.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Western South Dakota and Northeast Wyoming
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Rapid City
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 Western South Dakota and Northeast Wyoming.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Rapid City, SD, has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of northwestern, south central, and southwestern South Dakota, as well as northeast Wyoming. The warning is effective from 9:00 AM MDT (10:00 AM CDT) to 9:00 PM MDT (10:00 PM CDT) on Thursday, March 12.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a broad geographic scope, including the following regions:
- South Dakota: Harding, Northern and Southern Perkins, Butte, Northern and Southern Meade County Plains, Ziebach, Northern Foothills, Rapid City, Southern Foothills, Custer County Plains, Pennington County Plains, Haakon, Western and Eastern Fall River, Northern and Southern Oglala Lakota, Northern and Southern Jackson, Bennett, Mellette, Todd, Tripp, Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills, and Hermosa Foothills.
- Wyoming: Northeastern Crook County.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area should take the following actions:
- If you are outdoors, watch for flying or falling objects that may cause injury.
- Use extreme caution if you must drive, especially if operating a high-profile vehicle which may be difficult to control in strong winds.
- Prepare for potential power outages and damage to roofs, small outbuildings, and signs.
Expected Conditions
West winds are expected to range from 35 to 45 mph, with powerful gusts reaching up to 80 mph. These strong winds are likely to cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and dangerous flying debris.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is set to begin at 9:00 AM MDT on Thursday, March 12, 2026, and is currently expected to conclude at 9:00 PM MDT that evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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