Wind Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
418 AM MDT Sun Mar 8 2026

SDZ001-002-012-013-041-078-090000-
/O.CON.KUNR.WI.Y.0010.260308T1500Z-260309T0000Z/
Harding-Northern Perkins-Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-Western
Fall River-Southern Perkins-
Including the cities of Belle Fourche, Prairie City, Fruitdale,
Zeona, Edgemont, Rumford, Redig, Faith, Opal, Ludlow, Provo,
Meadow, Camp Crook, Newell, Ardmore, Lemmon, Hoover, Usta,
Buffalo, Belle Fourche Reservoir, Mud Butte, Howes, Vale, Sorum,
Shadehill, Ladner, Reva, Red Owl, and Bison
418 AM MDT Sun Mar 8 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
MDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM MDT this evening.

* 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.

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Helgeson