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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
630 PM MST Wed Dec 17 2025

SDZ024-027>029-WYZ057-181500-
/O.CON.KUNR.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-251218T1500Z/
Northern Black Hills-Southern Foothills-Central Black Hills-
Southern Black Hills-Wyoming Black Hills-
Including the cities of Hisega, Brownsville, Keystone, Deadwood,
Mt Rushmore, Hot Springs, Cheyenne Crossing, Rochford, Argyle,
Hill City, Johnson Siding, Pactola Reservoir, Lead, Rockerville,
Galena, Silver City, Terry Peak, Angostura Reservoir, Custer
State Park, Custer, Deerfield, Jewel Cave, Sundance, Pringle,
Wind Cave, Four Corners, Mystic, and Nemo
630 PM MST Wed Dec 17 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The high winds may 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...Greatly reduced visibility in falling snow of
  less than one mile is possible overnight tonight.

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
430 AM MST Wed Dec 17 2025

SDZ001-002-012>014-024>032-041>044-046-047-049-072>078-WYZ054>060-
181300-
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-
430 AM MST Wed Dec 17 2025 /530 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025/

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

High winds are possible across a large portion of eastern Wyoming
and western South Dakota today. A High Wind Warning is now in
effect, please see the latest NPWUNR for full details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

High winds are possible across a large portion of eastern Wyoming
and western South Dakota Thursday. A High Wind Warning is now in
effect, please see the latest NPWUNR for full details.

Along with the winds, heavier bands of snow coupled with the
strong winds may result in greatly reduced visibility across the
area Thursday morning.

.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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