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High Wind Warning 13, NWS Rapid City, SD

December 4, 202116 counties in South Dakota; Campbell County, Crook County, Weston County, Wyoming

NWS Rapid City, SD issued this high wind warning at Dec 4, 2021, 2:04 PM MST for 16 counties in South Dakota; Campbell County, Crook County, Weston County, Wyoming. It took effect at Dec 5, 2021, 5:00 AM MST. It was in force for 12 hr. 59 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Dec 4, 2021, 2:04 PM MST (21:04 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 5, 2021, 5:00 AM MST
Expired
Dec 5, 2021, 5:00 PM MST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Rapid City, SD

Counties Bennett County, SD, Butte County, SD, Custer County, SD, Fall River County, SD, Haakon County, SD, Harding County, SD, Jackson County, SD, Lawrence County, SD, Meade County, SD, Mellette County, SD, Oglala Lakota County, SD, Pennington County, SD, Perkins County, SD, Todd County, SD, Tripp County, SD, Ziebach County, SD, Campbell County, WY, Crook County, WY, Weston County, WY

The radar

The Rapid City radar (KUDX), 12 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:04 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Dec 5, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 13 Wnw Spearfish, SD24-HOUR SNOWFALL.
Dec 5, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 214 Nnw Gillette, WY24-HOUR SNOWFALL.
Dec 5, 7:29 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 503 Nnw Scenic, SD
Dec 5, 8:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.56 Sw Beulah, WY24-HOUR SNOWFALL.
Dec 5, 8:13 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 551 N Buffalo, SD
Dec 5, 8:26 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 551 Nne Faith, SD
Dec 5, 8:41 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 517 Nne Ralph, SD
Dec 5, 8:51 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 504 E Cactus Flat, SD
Dec 5, 9:17 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 507 Wsw Hoover, SD
Dec 5, 9:24 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 513 W Union Center, SD
Dec 5, 9:45 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 591 Nne Faith, SD
Dec 5, 9:46 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 523 Nw Wasta, SD
Dec 5, 9:50 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 507 Sse Meadow, SD
Dec 5, 9:54 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 501 Ene Mud Butte, SD
Dec 5, 10:04 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 531 Ne Winner, SD
Dec 5, 10:32 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 N Buffalo, SD
Dec 5, 10:37 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 537 Wsw Hoover, SD
Dec 5, 10:41 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 51Rapid City Arpt, SD
Dec 5, 10:52 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 543 Nw Wasta, SD
Dec 5, 10:54 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 521 Ene Mud Butte, SD
Dec 5, 10:54 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 553 W Union Center, SD
Dec 5, 11:06 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 514 E Cactus Flat, SD
Dec 5, 11:15 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5712 Wsw Castle Rock, SD
Dec 5, 11:18 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 51Ellsworth Afb, SD
Dec 5, 11:19 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 571 Ene Mud Butte, SD
Dec 5, 11:19 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 583 W Union Center, SD
Dec 5, 11:21 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5311 Sw Parmelee, SD
Dec 5, 11:26 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 54Rapid City Arpt, SD
Dec 5, 11:36 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 518 N Redig, SD
Dec 5, 11:40 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 522 E Cottonwood, SD
Dec 5, 11:42 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 525 Wnw New Underwood, SD
Dec 5, 11:45 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 521 Ne Midland, SD
Dec 5, 11:46 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 529 Ene Belvidere, SD
Dec 5, 11:55 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 533 E Philip, SD
Dec 5, 12:02 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 534 E Cactus Flat, SD
Dec 5, 12:07 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 557 E Wanblee, SD
Dec 5, 12:15 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5013 Ssw Reva, SD
Dec 5, 12:22 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 571 Wsw Red Elm, SD
Dec 5, 12:25 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 507 E Sturgis, SD
Dec 5, 12:25 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 571 Ne Midland, SD
Dec 5, 12:32 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 543 E Philip, SD
Dec 5, 12:42 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5515 Sse Mission, SD
Dec 5, 12:48 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 514 Sse Witten, SD
Dec 5, 12:52 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 535 Wnw New Underwood, SD
Dec 5, 12:52 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 583 Nw Wasta, SD
Dec 5, 1:02 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 605 Wnw New Underwood, SD
Dec 5, 1:15 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 61Rapid City Arpt, SD
Dec 5, 1:20 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 548 S Wall, SD
Dec 5, 1:27 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 564 E Cactus Flat, SD
Dec 5, 1:29 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 551 E Dwtn Rapid City, SD
Dec 5, 1:34 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 561 E Dwtn Rapid City, SD
Dec 5, 1:34 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 583 Nnw Scenic, SD
Dec 5, 1:43 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 564 Sse Witten, SD
Dec 5, 1:44 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 52Ellsworth Afb, SD
Dec 5, 1:52 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 55Wewela, SD
Dec 5, 1:58 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5715 Sse Mission, SD
Dec 5, 2:02 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 593 Nw Wasta, SD
Dec 5, 2:30 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 502 W Hamill, SD
Dec 5, 4:10 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5010 W Edgemont, SD

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Rapid City, SD (KUNR), launched 12:00Z, 9.1 hours before the alert went out and 17 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Rapid City, SD at 12:00Z on 2021-12-04Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Rapid City, SD at 12:00Z on 2021-12-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 162 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
764 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
76 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
162 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
387 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

007 
WWUS73 KUNR 042104
NPWUNR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
204 PM MST Sat Dec 4 2021

WYZ054>056-058-051300-
/O.UPG.KUNR.HW.A.0009.211205T1200Z-211206T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KUNR.HW.W.0013.211205T1200Z-211206T0000Z/
Northern Campbell-Southern Campbell-Western Crook-Weston-
Including the cities of Gillette, Wright, Moorcroft, Hulett, 
Newcastle, and Upton
204 PM MST Sat Dec 4 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northern Campbell County, Southern Campbell County, 
  Western Crook County and the Weston County Plains.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The high winds may blow down large trees and 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...Snow showers are also expected on Sunday.
  These snow showers combined with the high winds will produce low
  visibilty at times.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons outdoors should watch for flying or falling objects that
may injure you. If you are driving, be prepared for sudden wind
gusts that can cause you to lose control of your vehicle,
especially on open stretches, or as you approach the crest of
hills. Also be alert for debris or dust blowing across the road.

&&

$$

SDZ024-028-029-WYZ057-051300-
/O.UPG.KUNR.HW.A.0009.211205T1200Z-211206T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KUNR.HW.W.0013.211205T1200Z-211206T0000Z/
Northern Black Hills-Central Black Hills-Southern Black Hills-
Wyoming Black Hills-
Including the cities of Lead, Deadwood, Brownsville, 
Cheyenne Crossing, Galena, Nemo, Hill City, Mt Rushmore, 
Deerfield, Hisega, Mystic, Pactola Reservoir, Rochford, 
Rockerville, Custer, Jewel Cave, Pringle, Custer State Park, 
Wind Cave, Sundance, Aladdin, Beulah, and Four Corners
204 PM MST Sat Dec 4 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The high winds may blow down large trees and 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...Snow showers are also expected on Sunday.
  These snow showers combined with the high winds will produce low
  visibilty at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons outdoors should watch for flying or falling objects that
may injure you. If you are driving, be prepared for sudden wind
gusts that can cause you to lose control of your vehicle,
especially on open stretches, or as you approach the crest of
hills. Also be alert for debris or dust blowing across the road.

&&

$$

SDZ014-027-030-031-041-074-051300-
/O.UPG.KUNR.HW.A.0009.211205T1500Z-211206T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KUNR.HW.W.0013.211205T1200Z-211206T0000Z/
Ziebach-Southern Foot Hills-Custer Co Plains-Pennington Co Plains-
Fall River-Hermosa Foot Hills-
Including the cities of Dupree, Edgemont, Hot Springs, Folsom, 
Box Elder, Caputa, Wall, Ardmore, Oelrichs, Hermosa, Buffalo Gap,
and Fairburn
204 PM MST Sat Dec 4 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwestern and southwestern South 
  Dakota. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Cheyenne River 
  Reservation.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The high winds may blow down large trees and 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.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons outdoors should watch for flying or falling objects that
may injure you. If you are driving, be prepared for sudden wind
gusts that can cause you to lose control of your vehicle,
especially on open stretches, or as you approach the crest of
hills. Also be alert for debris or dust blowing across the road.

&&

$$

SDZ001-002-012-013-025-026-072-073-WYZ071-051300-
/O.UPG.KUNR.HW.A.0009.211205T1200Z-211206T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KUNR.HW.W.0013.211205T1200Z-211206T0000Z/
Harding-Perkins-Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-
Northern Foot Hills-Rapid City-Sturgis/Piedmont Foot Hills-
Southern Meade Co Plains-Northeastern Crook-
Including the cities of Buffalo, Lemmon, Bison, Belle Fourche, 
Faith, Spearfish, Whitewood, Rapid City, Sturgis, Piedmont, 
Summerset, Ellsworth AFB, Union Center, and Colony
204 PM MST Sat Dec 4 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Wyoming and northwestern and 
  southwestern South Dakota.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The high winds may blow down large trees and 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.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons outdoors should watch for flying or falling objects that
may injure you. If you are driving, be prepared for sudden wind
gusts that can cause you to lose control of your vehicle,
especially on open stretches, or as you approach the crest of
hills. Also be alert for debris or dust blowing across the road.

&&

$$

SDZ032-042>044-046-047-049-051300-
/O.UPG.KUNR.HW.A.0009.211205T1500Z-211206T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KUNR.HW.W.0013.211205T1500Z-211206T0000Z/
Haakon-Oglala Lakota-Jackson-Bennett-Mellette-Todd-Tripp-
Including the cities of Philip, Pine Ridge, Oglala, Kyle, Kadoka,
Martin, White River, Mission, and Winner
204 PM MST Sat Dec 4 2021 /304 PM CST Sat Dec 4 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MST /9 AM CST/ TO 5 PM
MST /6 PM CST/ SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwestern South 
  Dakota. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Pine Ridge 
  Reservation and the Rosebud Reservation.

* WHEN...From 8 AM MST /9 AM CST/ to 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The high winds may blow down large trees and 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.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons outdoors should watch for flying or falling objects that
may injure you. If you are driving, be prepared for sudden wind
gusts that can cause you to lose control of your vehicle,
especially on open stretches, or as you approach the crest of
hills. Also be alert for debris or dust blowing across the road.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
456 
WWUS73 KUNR 050834
NPWUNR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
134 AM MST Sun Dec 5 2021

WYZ054>056-058-052345-
/O.CON.KUNR.HW.W.0013.211205T1200Z-211206T0000Z/
Northern Campbell-Southern Campbell-Western Crook-Weston-
Including the cities of Gillette, Wright, Moorcroft, Hulett, 
Newcastle, and Upton
134 AM MST Sun Dec 5 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS
MORNING TO 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southern Campbell County, the Weston County Plains, 
  Northern Campbell County and Western Crook County.

* WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...The high winds may blow down large trees and 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...Snow showers are also expected. These snow
  showers combined with the high winds will produce low visibility
  at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons outdoors should watch for flying or falling objects that
may injure you. If you are driving, be prepared for sudden wind
gusts that can cause you to lose control of your vehicle,
especially on open stretches, or as you approach the crest of
hills. Also be alert for debris or dust blowing across the road.

&&

$$

SDZ024-028-029-WYZ057-052345-
/O.CON.KUNR.HW.W.0013.211205T1200Z-211206T0000Z/
Northern Black Hills-Central Black Hills-Southern Black Hills-
Wyoming Black Hills-
Including the cities of Lead, Deadwood, Brownsville, 
Cheyenne Crossing, Galena, Nemo, Hill City, Mt Rushmore, 
Deerfield, Hisega, Mystic, Pactola Reservoir, Rochford, 
Rockerville, Custer, Jewel Cave, Pringle, Custer State Park, 
Wind Cave, Sundance, Aladdin, Beulah, and Four Corners
134 AM MST Sun Dec 5 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS
MORNING TO 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...The high winds may blow down large trees and 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...Snow showers are also expected. These snow
  showers combined with the high winds will produce low visibility
  at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons outdoors should watch for flying or falling objects that
may injure you. If you are driving, be prepared for sudden wind
gusts that can cause you to lose control of your vehicle,
especially on open stretches, or as you approach the crest of
hills. Also be alert for debris or dust blowing across the road.

&&

$$

SDZ001-002-012>014-025>027-030-031-041-072>074-WYZ071-052345-
/O.CON.KUNR.HW.W.0013.211205T1200Z-211206T0000Z/
Harding-Perkins-Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-Ziebach-
Northern Foot Hills-Rapid City-Southern Foot Hills-
Custer Co Plains-Pennington Co Plains-Fall River-
Sturgis/Piedmont Foot Hills-Southern Meade Co Plains-
Hermosa Foot Hills-Northeastern Crook-
Including the cities of Buffalo, Lemmon, Bison, Belle Fourche, 
Faith, Dupree, Spearfish, Whitewood, Rapid City, Edgemont, 
Hot Springs, Folsom, Box Elder, Caputa, Wall, Ardmore, Oelrichs, 
Sturgis, Piedmont, Summerset, Ellsworth AFB, Union Center, 
Hermosa, Buffalo Gap, Fairburn, and Colony
134 AM MST Sun Dec 5 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS
MORNING TO 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Wyoming and northwestern and 
  southwestern South Dakota. This includes the Tribal Lands of 
  the Cheyenne River Reservation.

* WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...The high winds may blow down large trees and 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons outdoors should watch for flying or falling objects that
may injure you. If you are driving, be prepared for sudden wind
gusts that can cause you to lose control of your vehicle,
especially on open stretches, or as you approach the crest of
hills. Also be alert for debris or dust blowing across the road.

&&

$$

SDZ032-042>044-046-047-049-052345-
/O.CON.KUNR.HW.W.0013.211205T1500Z-211206T0000Z/
Haakon-Oglala Lakota-Jackson-Bennett-Mellette-Todd-Tripp-
Including the cities of Philip, Pine Ridge, Oglala, Kyle, Kadoka,
Martin, White River, Mission, and Winner
134 AM MST Sun Dec 5 2021 /234 AM CST Sun Dec 5 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MST /9 AM CST/
THIS MORNING TO 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwestern South 
  Dakota. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Pine Ridge 
  Reservation and the Rosebud Reservation.

* WHEN...From 8 AM MST /9 AM CST/ this morning to 5 PM MST /6 PM 
  CST/ this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...The high winds may blow down large trees and 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons outdoors should watch for flying or falling objects that
may injure you. If you are driving, be prepared for sudden wind
gusts that can cause you to lose control of your vehicle,
especially on open stretches, or as you approach the crest of
hills. Also be alert for debris or dust blowing across the road.

&&

$$
365 
WWUS73 KUNR 051829
NPWUNR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
1129 AM MST Sun Dec 5 2021

SDZ024-027>029-041-074-WYZ054>058-051930-
/O.CAN.KUNR.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-211206T0000Z/
Northern Black Hills-Southern Foot Hills-Central Black Hills-
Southern Black Hills-Fall River-Hermosa Foot Hills-
Northern Campbell-Southern Campbell-Western Crook-
Wyoming Black Hills-Weston-
Including the cities of Lead, Deadwood, Brownsville, 
Cheyenne Crossing, Galena, Nemo, Edgemont, Hot Springs, 
Hill City, Mt Rushmore, Deerfield, Hisega, Mystic, 
Pactola Reservoir, Rochford, Rockerville, Custer, Jewel Cave, 
Pringle, Custer State Park, Wind Cave, Ardmore, Oelrichs, 
Hermosa, Buffalo Gap, Fairburn, Gillette, Wright, Moorcroft, 
Hulett, Sundance, Aladdin, Beulah, Four Corners, Newcastle, 
and Upton
1129 AM MST Sun Dec 5 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Although it will remain very windy across northeast Wyoming and
the Black Hills, wind gusts over 55 mph are no longer expected
across this area. The gusty northwest winds will finally diminish
later this evening and overnight.

$$

SDZ001-002-012>014-025-026-030-031-072-073-WYZ071-060000-
/O.CON.KUNR.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-211206T0000Z/
Harding-Perkins-Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-Ziebach-
Northern Foot Hills-Rapid City-Custer Co Plains-
Pennington Co Plains-Sturgis/Piedmont Foot Hills-
Southern Meade Co Plains-Northeastern Crook-
Including the cities of Buffalo, Lemmon, Bison, Belle Fourche, 
Faith, Dupree, Spearfish, Whitewood, Rapid City, Folsom, 
Box Elder, Caputa, Wall, Sturgis, Piedmont, Summerset, 
Ellsworth AFB, Union Center, and Colony
1129 AM MST Sun Dec 5 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of far northeast Wyoming and northwestern and 
  southwestern South Dakota. This includes the Tribal Lands of 
  the Cheyenne River Reservation.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...The high winds may blow down large trees and 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons outdoors should watch for flying or falling objects that
may injure you. If you are driving, be prepared for sudden wind
gusts that can cause you to lose control of your vehicle,
especially on open stretches, or as you approach the crest of
hills. Also be alert for debris or dust blowing across the road.

&&

$$

SDZ032-042>044-046-047-049-060000-
/O.CON.KUNR.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-211206T0000Z/
Haakon-Oglala Lakota-Jackson-Bennett-Mellette-Todd-Tripp-
Including the cities of Philip, Pine Ridge, Oglala, Kyle, Kadoka,
Martin, White River, Mission, and Winner
1129 AM MST Sun Dec 5 2021 /1229 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/
THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwestern South 
  Dakota. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Pine Ridge 
  Reservation and the Rosebud Reservation.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...The high winds may blow down large trees and 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons outdoors should watch for flying or falling objects that
may injure you. If you are driving, be prepared for sudden wind
gusts that can cause you to lose control of your vehicle,
especially on open stretches, or as you approach the crest of
hills. Also be alert for debris or dust blowing across the road.

&&

$$
173 
WWUS73 KUNR 060001
NPWUNR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
501 PM MST Sun Dec 5 2021

SDZ001-002-012>014-025-026-030>032-042>044-046-047-049-072-073-
WYZ071-060115-
/O.EXP.KUNR.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-211206T0000Z/
Harding-Perkins-Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-Ziebach-
Northern Foot Hills-Rapid City-Custer Co Plains-
Pennington Co Plains-Haakon-Oglala Lakota-Jackson-Bennett-
Mellette-Todd-Tripp-Sturgis/Piedmont Foot Hills-
Southern Meade Co Plains-Northeastern Crook-
Including the cities of Buffalo, Lemmon, Bison, Belle Fourche, 
Faith, Dupree, Spearfish, Whitewood, Rapid City, Folsom, 
Box Elder, Caputa, Wall, Philip, Pine Ridge, Oglala, Kyle, 
Kadoka, Martin, White River, Mission, Winner, Sturgis, Piedmont, 
Summerset, Ellsworth AFB, Union Center, and Colony
501 PM MST Sun Dec 5 2021 /601 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Winds will slowly decrease this evening.

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Rapid City, SD issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 4, 2:00 AM MSTHigh Wind WatchUNRBennett, Butte, Custer, Fall River, Haakon, Harding and 10 more12 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in South Dakota, 2021High Wind Warnings in Wyoming, 2021Every high wind warning in 2021

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.