South Dakota Wind Advisory | Effective 04/17/2026 08:53

Headline: 
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 9:53AM MDT until April 17 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event: 
Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 8:53am
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Northern Oglala Lakota County, including portions of the Pine Ridge Reservation, Harding, Butte, Northern Meade Co Plains, Custer Co Plains, Pennington Co Plains, Southern Meade Co Plains, and Southern Perkins. * WHEN...Until 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.
Instruction: 
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Area Description: 
Harding; Butte; Northern Meade Co Plains; Custer Co Plains; Pennington Co Plains; Northern Oglala Lakota; Southern Meade Co Plains; Southern Perkins
Forcast Office: 
NWS Rapid City SD