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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
1233 PM MST Thu Jan 15 2026

SDZ024-028-WYZ057-161045-
/O.CON.KUNR.HW.W.0001.260116T0100Z-260116T2200Z/
Northern Black Hills-Central Black Hills-Wyoming Black Hills-
Including the cities of Silver City, Lead, Cheyenne Crossing,
Deadwood, Mt Rushmore, Hill City, Terry Peak, Brownsville,
Pactola Reservoir, Custer State Park, Deerfield, Jewel Cave,
Sundance, Four Corners, Hisega, Nemo, Galena, Rochford, Custer,
Mystic, Rockerville, Johnson Siding, and Keystone
1233 PM MST Thu Jan 15 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3
PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...In South Dakota, Central Black Hills and Northern Black
  Hills. In Wyoming, Wyoming Black Hills.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 3 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...The high winds may blow down large trees and damage
  roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible.
  Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
  Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and
  flying debris.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A few inches of snow are expected in the
  northern Black Hills. Areas of blowing and drifting snow will be
  possible, especially in open areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A high wind warning means 40 mph winds, or gusts over 60 mph, are
expected or occurring. If you are outdoors, watch for flying or
falling objects that may injure you. Use caution if you must drive.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
547 AM MST Thu Jan 15 2026

SDZ001-002-012>014-024>032-041>044-046-047-049-072>078-WYZ054>060-
161300-
Harding-Northern Perkins-Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-Ziebach-
Northern Black Hills-Northern Foothills-Rapid City-
Southern Foothills-Central Black Hills-Southern Black Hills-
Custer Co Plains-Pennington Co Plains-Haakon-Western Fall River-
Northern Oglala Lakota-Northern Jackson-Bennett-Mellette-Todd-
Tripp-Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills-Southern Meade Co Plains-
Hermosa Foothills-Eastern Fall River-Southern Oglala Lakota-
Southern Jackson-Southern Perkins-Northern Campbell-
Southern Campbell-Western Crook-Wyoming Black Hills-
Weston County Plains-Newcastle-Northeastern Crook-
547 AM MST Thu Jan 15 2026 /647 AM CST Thu Jan 15 2026/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western South
Dakota and northeastern Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Strong, damaging winds are expected this afternoon and tonight.
See NPWUNR for details.

The Grassland Fire Danger will be in the very high to extreme
category on the western South Dakota plains this afternoon.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Strong, damaging winds are expected Friday. See NPWUNR for
details.

The Grassland Fire Danger will be in the very high to extreme
category on the western South Dakota plains Friday afternoon.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed today.

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Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio for further updates...or check
our web site at weather.gov/rapidcity

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