< Wind Advisory South Dakota | Effective 03/16/2026 20:56

Wind Advisory South Dakota | Effective 03/16/2026 20:56

Headline: 
Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 9:56PM MDT until March 17 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event: 
Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 16, 2026 - 8:56pm
Expires: 
March 17, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Butte, Harding, Northern Foothills, Northern Meade Co Plains, Northern Perkins, Southern Meade Co Plains, Southern Perkins, and Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 6 PM MDT Tuesday. * 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.
Instruction: 
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Area Description: 
Harding; Northern Perkins; Butte; Northern Meade Co Plains; Northern Foothills; Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills; Southern Meade Co Plains; Southern Perkins
Forcast Office: 
NWS Rapid City SD