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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
1132 AM MDT Sun May 3 2026

SDZ001-002-012-013-073-078-040845-
/O.NEW.KUNR.WI.Y.0015.260504T1500Z-260505T0000Z/
Harding-Northern Perkins-Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-Southern
Meade Co Plains-Southern Perkins-
Including the cities of Usta, Howes, Bison, Prairie City, Ludlow,
Meadow, Shadehill, Zeona, White Owl, Newell, Hoover, Mud Butte,
Fruitdale, Ladner, Opal, Reva, Ellsworth AFB, Belle Fourche,
Sorum, Redig, Elm Springs, Union Center, Faith, Lemmon, Vale,
Camp Crook, Belle Fourche Reservoir, Red Owl, Buffalo, and Enning
1132 AM MDT Sun May 3 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Butte, Harding, Northern Meade Co Plains, Northern
  Perkins, Southern Meade Co Plains, and Southern Perkins.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control,
  especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds
  can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Helgeson

U.S. Dept. of Commerce
NOAA National Weather Service
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Silver Spring, MD 20910
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