Alert archive / South Dakota / High Wind Watches in 2021
High Wind Watch 3, NWS Rapid City, SD
NWS Rapid City, SD issued this high wind watch at Mar 27, 2021, 1:56 PM MDT for 8 counties in South Dakota. It took effect at Mar 29, 2021, 12:00 PM MDT. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 27, 2021, 1:56 PM MDT (19:56 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 29, 2021, 12:00 PM MDT
- Expired
- Mar 28, 2021, 1:59 PM MDT
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Rapid City, SD
Counties Bennett County, SD, Custer County, SD, Fall River County, SD, Jackson County, SD, Mellette County, SD, Oglala Lakota County, SD, Todd County, SD, Tripp County, SD
The radar
The Rapid City radar (KUDX), 116 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:59 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.
The nearest sounding before it
Rapid City, SD (KUNR), launched 12:00Z, 7.9 hours before the alert went out and 115 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 3 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -6 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 883 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 37 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -34 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -14 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
757 WWUS73 KUNR 271956 NPWUNR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Rapid City SD 156 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021 SDZ027-030-041>044-046-047-049-281100- /O.NEW.KUNR.HW.A.0003.210329T1800Z-210330T0600Z/ Southern Foot Hills-Custer Co Plains-Fall River-Oglala Lakota- Jackson-Bennett-Mellette-Todd-Tripp- Including the cities of Edgemont, Hot Springs, Folsom, Ardmore, Oelrichs, Pine Ridge, Oglala, Kyle, Kadoka, Martin, White River, Mission, and Winner 156 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021 /256 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * 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 Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...The high winds could blow down large trees and damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ WYZ055-281100- /O.EXB.KUNR.HW.A.0002.210329T0300Z-210330T0000Z/ Southern Campbell- Including the city of Wright 156 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Southern Campbell County. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The high winds could blow down large trees and damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ WYZ054-056>058-071-281100- /O.EXB.KUNR.HW.A.0002.210329T1200Z-210330T0000Z/ Northern Campbell-Western Crook-Wyoming Black Hills-Weston- Northeastern Crook- Including the cities of Gillette, Moorcroft, Hulett, Sundance, Aladdin, Beulah, Four Corners, Newcastle, Upton, and Colony 156 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Northern Campbell County, Western Crook County, the Wyoming Black Hills, the Weston County Plains and Northeastern Crook County. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The high winds could blow down large trees and damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ SDZ001-002-012>014-031-032-073-281100- /O.EXB.KUNR.HW.A.0002.210329T1200Z-210330T0600Z/ Harding-Perkins-Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-Ziebach- Pennington Co Plains-Haakon-Southern Meade Co Plains- Including the cities of Buffalo, Lemmon, Bison, Belle Fourche, Faith, Dupree, Box Elder, Caputa, Wall, Philip, Ellsworth AFB, and Union Center 156 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwestern and southwestern South Dakota. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Cheyenne River Reservation. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...The high winds could blow down large trees and damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ SDZ024-028-029-281100- /O.EXT.KUNR.HW.A.0002.210329T0300Z-210330T0000Z/ Northern Black Hills-Central Black Hills-Southern 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, and Wind Cave 156 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...The Northern Black Hills, the Southern Black Hills and the Central Black Hills. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The high winds could blow down large trees and damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ SDZ025-026-072-074-281100- /O.EXT.KUNR.HW.A.0002.210329T0600Z-210330T0600Z/ Northern Foot Hills-Rapid City-Sturgis/Piedmont Foot Hills- Hermosa Foot Hills- Including the cities of Spearfish, Whitewood, Rapid City, Sturgis, Piedmont, Summerset, Hermosa, Buffalo Gap, and Fairburn 156 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...The Sturgis/Piedmont Foot Hills, the Hermosa Foot Hills, the Rapid City area and the Northern Foot Hills. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...The high winds could blow down large trees and damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/unr
4 follow-up statements
001 WWUS73 KUNR 280155 NPWUNR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Rapid City SD 755 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021 SDZ024-028-029-281700- /O.CON.KUNR.HW.A.0002.210329T0300Z-210330T0000Z/ Northern Black Hills-Central Black Hills-Southern 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, and Wind Cave 755 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...The Northern Black Hills, the Southern Black Hills and the Central Black Hills. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The high winds could blow down large trees and damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ WYZ055-281700- /O.CON.KUNR.HW.A.0002.210329T0300Z-210330T0000Z/ Southern Campbell- Including the city of Wright 755 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Southern Campbell County. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The high winds could blow down large trees and damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ WYZ054-056>058-071-281700- /O.CON.KUNR.HW.A.0002.210329T1200Z-210330T0000Z/ Northern Campbell-Western Crook-Wyoming Black Hills-Weston- Northeastern Crook- Including the cities of Gillette, Moorcroft, Hulett, Sundance, Aladdin, Beulah, Four Corners, Newcastle, Upton, and Colony 755 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...The Wyoming Black Hills, the Weston County Plains, Northern Campbell County, Northeastern Crook County and Western Crook County. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The high winds could blow down large trees and damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ SDZ001-002-012>014-031-032-073-281700- /O.CON.KUNR.HW.A.0002.210329T1200Z-210330T0600Z/ Harding-Perkins-Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-Ziebach- Pennington Co Plains-Haakon-Southern Meade Co Plains- Including the cities of Buffalo, Lemmon, Bison, Belle Fourche, Faith, Dupree, Box Elder, Caputa, Wall, Philip, Ellsworth AFB, and Union Center 755 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwestern and southwestern South Dakota. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Cheyenne River Reservation. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...The high winds could blow down large trees and damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ SDZ025-026-072-074-281700- /O.CON.KUNR.HW.A.0002.210329T0600Z-210330T0600Z/ Northern Foot Hills-Rapid City-Sturgis/Piedmont Foot Hills- Hermosa Foot Hills- Including the cities of Spearfish, Whitewood, Rapid City, Sturgis, Piedmont, Summerset, Hermosa, Buffalo Gap, and Fairburn 755 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...The Sturgis/Piedmont Foot Hills, the Hermosa Foot Hills, the Rapid City area and the Northern Foot Hills. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...The high winds could blow down large trees and damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ SDZ027-030-041>044-046-047-049-281700- /O.CON.KUNR.HW.A.0003.210329T1800Z-210330T0600Z/ Southern Foot Hills-Custer Co Plains-Fall River-Oglala Lakota- Jackson-Bennett-Mellette-Todd-Tripp- Including the cities of Edgemont, Hot Springs, Folsom, Ardmore, Oelrichs, Pine Ridge, Oglala, Kyle, Kadoka, Martin, White River, Mission, and Winner 755 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021 /855 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwestern South Dakota. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Pine Ridge Reservation and the Rosebud Reservation. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...The high winds could blow down large trees and damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/unr
382 WWUS73 KUNR 280823 NPWUNR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Rapid City SD 223 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 WYZ055-282330- /O.UPG.KUNR.HW.A.0002.210329T0300Z-210330T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KUNR.HW.W.0004.210329T0600Z-210330T0000Z/ Southern Campbell- Including the city of Wright 223 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern Campbell County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...The high winds may 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. && $$ SDZ025-026-072-074-282330- /O.UPG.KUNR.HW.A.0002.210329T0600Z-210330T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KUNR.HW.W.0004.210329T0600Z-210330T0000Z/ Northern Foot Hills-Rapid City-Sturgis/Piedmont Foot Hills- Hermosa Foot Hills- Including the cities of Spearfish, Whitewood, Rapid City, Sturgis, Piedmont, Summerset, Hermosa, Buffalo Gap, and Fairburn 223 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...The Northern Foot Hills, the Rapid City area, the Sturgis/Piedmont Foot Hills and the Hermosa Foot Hills. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons outdoors should watch for flying or falling objects that may injure you. If you are driving, be prepared for sudden wind gusts that can cause you to lose control of your vehicle, especially on open stretches, or as you approach the crest of hills. Also be alert for debris or dust blowing across the road. && $$ SDZ024-028-029-282330- /O.UPG.KUNR.HW.A.0002.210329T0300Z-210330T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KUNR.HW.W.0004.210329T0600Z-210330T0000Z/ Northern Black Hills-Central Black Hills-Southern 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, and Wind Cave 223 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...The Northern Black Hills, the Central Black Hills and the Southern Black Hills. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Monday. * 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. && $$ SDZ001-002-012>014-031-032-073-282330- /O.UPG.KUNR.HW.A.0002.210329T1200Z-210330T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KUNR.HW.W.0004.210329T1200Z-210330T0600Z/ Harding-Perkins-Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-Ziebach- Pennington Co Plains-Haakon-Southern Meade Co Plains- Including the cities of Buffalo, Lemmon, Bison, Belle Fourche, Faith, Dupree, Box Elder, Caputa, Wall, Philip, Ellsworth AFB, and Union Center 223 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwestern and southwestern South Dakota. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Cheyenne River Reservation. * WHEN...From 6 AM Monday to midnight MDT Monday night. * IMPACTS...The high winds may blow down large trees and damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons outdoors should watch for flying or falling objects that may injure you. If you are driving, be prepared for sudden wind gusts that can cause you to lose control of your vehicle, especially on open stretches, or as you approach the crest of hills. Also be alert for debris or dust blowing across the road. && $$ SDZ030-282330- /O.UPG.KUNR.HW.A.0003.210329T1800Z-210330T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KUNR.HW.W.0004.210329T1200Z-210330T0600Z/ Custer Co Plains- Including the city of Folsom 223 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...The Custer County Plains. * WHEN...From 6 AM Monday to midnight MDT Monday night. * IMPACTS...The high winds may 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. && $$ WYZ054-056>058-071-282330- /O.CON.KUNR.HW.A.0002.210329T1200Z-210330T0000Z/ Northern Campbell-Western Crook-Wyoming Black Hills-Weston- Northeastern Crook- Including the cities of Gillette, Moorcroft, Hulett, Sundance, Aladdin, Beulah, Four Corners, Newcastle, Upton, and Colony 223 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...The Wyoming Black Hills, the Weston County Plains, Northern Campbell County, Northeastern Crook County and Western Crook County. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The high winds could blow down large trees and damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ SDZ027-041>044-046-047-049-282330- /O.CON.KUNR.HW.A.0003.210329T1800Z-210330T0600Z/ Southern Foot Hills-Fall River-Oglala Lakota-Jackson-Bennett- Mellette-Todd-Tripp- Including the cities of Edgemont, Hot Springs, Ardmore, Oelrichs, Pine Ridge, Oglala, Kyle, Kadoka, Martin, White River, Mission, and Winner 223 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 /323 AM CDT Sun Mar 28 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * 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 Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...The high winds could blow down large trees and damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/unr
566 WWUS73 KUNR 281415 NPWUNR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Rapid City SD 815 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 WYZ055-290515- /O.CON.KUNR.HW.W.0004.210329T0600Z-210330T0000Z/ Southern Campbell- Including the city of Wright 815 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern Campbell County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...The high winds may blow down large trees and damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons outdoors should watch for flying or falling objects that may injure you. If you are driving, be prepared for sudden wind gusts that can cause you to lose control of your vehicle, especially on open stretches, or as you approach the crest of hills. Also be alert for debris or dust blowing across the road. && $$ SDZ024>026-028-029-072-074-290515- /O.CON.KUNR.HW.W.0004.210329T0600Z-210330T0000Z/ Northern Black Hills-Northern Foot Hills-Rapid City- Central Black Hills-Southern Black Hills- Sturgis/Piedmont Foot Hills-Hermosa Foot Hills- Including the cities of Lead, Deadwood, Brownsville, Cheyenne Crossing, Galena, Nemo, Spearfish, Whitewood, Rapid City, Hill City, Mt Rushmore, Deerfield, Hisega, Mystic, Pactola Reservoir, Rochford, Rockerville, Custer, Jewel Cave, Pringle, Custer State Park, Wind Cave, Sturgis, Piedmont, Summerset, Hermosa, Buffalo Gap, and Fairburn 815 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwestern, southwestern and the Black Hills of South Dakota. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Monday. * 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. && $$ SDZ001-002-012>014-030>032-073-290515- /O.CON.KUNR.HW.W.0004.210329T1200Z-210330T0600Z/ Harding-Perkins-Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-Ziebach- Custer Co Plains-Pennington Co Plains-Haakon- Southern Meade Co Plains- Including the cities of Buffalo, Lemmon, Bison, Belle Fourche, Faith, Dupree, Folsom, Box Elder, Caputa, Wall, Philip, Ellsworth AFB, and Union Center 815 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwestern and southwestern South Dakota. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Cheyenne River Reservation. * WHEN...From 6 AM Monday to midnight MDT Monday night. * IMPACTS...The high winds may blow down large trees and damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons outdoors should watch for flying or falling objects that may injure you. If you are driving, be prepared for sudden wind gusts that can cause you to lose control of your vehicle, especially on open stretches, or as you approach the crest of hills. Also be alert for debris or dust blowing across the road. && $$ WYZ054-056>058-071-290515- /O.CON.KUNR.HW.A.0002.210329T1200Z-210330T0000Z/ Northern Campbell-Western Crook-Wyoming Black Hills-Weston- Northeastern Crook- Including the cities of Gillette, Moorcroft, Hulett, Sundance, Aladdin, Beulah, Four Corners, Newcastle, Upton, and Colony 815 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...The Wyoming Black Hills, the Weston County Plains, Northern Campbell County, Northeastern Crook County and Western Crook County. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The high winds could blow down large trees and damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ SDZ027-041>044-046-047-049-290515- /O.CON.KUNR.HW.A.0003.210329T1800Z-210330T0600Z/ Southern Foot Hills-Fall River-Oglala Lakota-Jackson-Bennett- Mellette-Todd-Tripp- Including the cities of Edgemont, Hot Springs, Ardmore, Oelrichs, Pine Ridge, Oglala, Kyle, Kadoka, Martin, White River, Mission, and Winner 815 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 /915 AM CDT Sun Mar 28 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwestern South Dakota. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Pine Ridge Reservation and the Rosebud Reservation. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...The high winds could blow down large trees and damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/unr
834 WWUS73 KUNR 281959 NPWUNR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Rapid City SD 159 PM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 WYZ054-056>058-071-291100- /O.UPG.KUNR.HW.A.0002.210329T1200Z-210330T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KUNR.HW.W.0004.210329T1200Z-210330T0000Z/ Northern Campbell-Western Crook-Wyoming Black Hills-Weston- Northeastern Crook- Including the cities of Gillette, Moorcroft, Hulett, Sundance, Aladdin, Beulah, Four Corners, Newcastle, Upton, and Colony 159 PM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Campbell County, Western Crook County, the Wyoming Black Hills, the Weston County Plains and Northeastern Crook County. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM MDT Monday. * 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. && $$ SDZ043-044-046-047-049-291100- /O.UPG.KUNR.HW.A.0003.210329T1800Z-210330T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KUNR.HW.W.0004.210329T1700Z-210330T0600Z/ Jackson-Bennett-Mellette-Todd-Tripp- Including the cities of Kadoka, Martin, White River, Mission, and Winner 159 PM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 /259 PM CDT Sun Mar 28 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT /NOON CDT/ MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM CDT/ MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Jackson County, Bennett County, Mellette County, Todd County and Tripp County. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Pine Ridge Reservation and the Rosebud Reservation. * WHEN...From 11 AM MDT /noon CDT/ Monday to midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ Monday night. * IMPACTS...The high winds may blow down large trees and damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons outdoors should watch for flying or falling objects that may injure you. If you are driving, be prepared for sudden wind gusts that can cause you to lose control of your vehicle, especially on open stretches, or as you approach the crest of hills. Also be alert for debris or dust blowing across the road. && $$ SDZ027-041-042-291100- /O.UPG.KUNR.HW.A.0003.210329T1800Z-210330T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KUNR.HW.W.0004.210329T1700Z-210330T0000Z/ Southern Foot Hills-Fall River-Oglala Lakota- Including the cities of Edgemont, Hot Springs, Ardmore, Oelrichs, Pine Ridge, Oglala, and Kyle 159 PM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...The Southern Foot Hills, the Fall River County Plains and Oglala Lakota County. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Pine Ridge Reservation. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 6 PM MDT Monday. * 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. && $$ WYZ055-291100- /O.CON.KUNR.HW.W.0004.210329T0600Z-210330T0000Z/ Southern Campbell- Including the city of Wright 159 PM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern Campbell County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...The high winds may blow down large trees and damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons outdoors should watch for flying or falling objects that may injure you. If you are driving, be prepared for sudden wind gusts that can cause you to lose control of your vehicle, especially on open stretches, or as you approach the crest of hills. Also be alert for debris or dust blowing across the road. && $$ SDZ024>026-028-029-072-074-291100- /O.CON.KUNR.HW.W.0004.210329T0600Z-210330T0000Z/ Northern Black Hills-Northern Foot Hills-Rapid City- Central Black Hills-Southern Black Hills- Sturgis/Piedmont Foot Hills-Hermosa Foot Hills- Including the cities of Lead, Deadwood, Brownsville, Cheyenne Crossing, Galena, Nemo, Spearfish, Whitewood, Rapid City, Hill City, Mt Rushmore, Deerfield, Hisega, Mystic, Pactola Reservoir, Rochford, Rockerville, Custer, Jewel Cave, Pringle, Custer State Park, Wind Cave, Sturgis, Piedmont, Summerset, Hermosa, Buffalo Gap, and Fairburn 159 PM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwestern, southwestern and the Black Hills of South Dakota. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Monday. * 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. && $$ SDZ001-002-012>014-030>032-073-291100- /O.CON.KUNR.HW.W.0004.210329T1200Z-210330T0600Z/ Harding-Perkins-Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-Ziebach- Custer Co Plains-Pennington Co Plains-Haakon- Southern Meade Co Plains- Including the cities of Buffalo, Lemmon, Bison, Belle Fourche, Faith, Dupree, Folsom, Box Elder, Caputa, Wall, Philip, Ellsworth AFB, and Union Center 159 PM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwestern and southwestern South Dakota. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Cheyenne River Reservation. * WHEN...From 6 AM Monday to midnight MDT Monday night. * IMPACTS...The high winds may blow down large trees and damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons outdoors should watch for flying or falling objects that may injure you. If you are driving, be prepared for sudden wind gusts that can cause you to lose control of your vehicle, especially on open stretches, or as you approach the crest of hills. Also be alert for debris or dust blowing across the road. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/unr
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this high wind watch went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Rapid City, SD wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind watch went out at Mar 27, 11:02 AM MDT, 2 hours 54 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 27, 11:02 AM MDT, 2 hours 54 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion For Western SD and Northeastern WY
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
1102 AM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021
.DISCUSSION...(Today Through Friday)
Issued at 221 AM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021
Departing upper trough and cyclonic flow will continue to support
slightly unsettled conds today, with one more round of showers.
Shortwave upper ridge will then quickly build east and support
warm and dry weather Sunday and part of Monday, with windy
weather. Impulse rotating through the flow is supporting a band of
rain/snow showers across the SE third. Another area of
lift/instability will rotate into the FA later this morning and
support another round of sct/isold showers into this afternoon.
Drying BL will certainly limit coverage on the plains, with the
best chance for precip over the Black Hills per elevation. Drying
and clearing will commence tonight as a weak sfc ridge slides
east. Upper ridge will shift east Sunday with broad Rockies
downslope westerly flow supporting strong heating ahead of a
digging NW CONUS upper trough. Strong mixing both Sunday and
Monday will support deep mixing and resultant warm temps (more so
toward central SD Monday). However, a potent northern stream upper
trough will quickly dig into the northern Plains by Monday.
Forecast models continue to offer a faster arrival of the cold
front Monday, supporting a fast exit of the thermal ridge. Hence,
sig cooler temps are favored over the NW half as the sfc front is
expected to clear a large portion of the FA Monday morning. Would
not be surprised to see the front arrive even earlier in future
model runs given the strength of CAA/pressure rises, with highs
reached in the morning over the NW half. Before the front arrives,
strong LL SW flow will ensue ahead of the sfc front. Expected
flow combined with terrain effects from the Black Hills will
likely support a standing mountain wave with associated downslope
winds Sunday night into Monday morning. Forecast models, esp the
ECMWF and NAM indicated the potential for gusts over 60 mph in the
eastern portion of the SD Black Hills into the adjacent
foothills. Hence, given this persistent model signal, opted for a
high wind watch Sunday night into Monday morning there. Strong NW
winds can then be expected with the cold front with adv to
potentially warning level winds possible Monday, esp over NW SD
and in the lee of the Black Hills. As the upper trough and
associated jet streak begin to push into the western FA Monday,
expect increasing chances for showers in the west, mainly confined
to NE WY. Cooler temps are expected mid week, with another sig
warm up toward the end of the week as another large upper ridge
pushes east. Dry conds will prevail in this period.
&&
.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS Through 18Z Sunday)
Issued At 1059 AM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021
Isolated/scattered showers will move across the area this
afternoon. Local MVFR conditions with rain showers on the South
Dakota Plains...with MVFR/local IFR conditions in snow showers
over northeast Wyoming into the Black Hills. VFR conditions
expected tonight into Sunday morning.
&&
.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued At 221 AM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021
Warm temps with gusty westerly winds and low relative humidity
look to support critical to near critical fire weather conds
Sunday and Monday across much of the area, especially northwest
SD. Given drier and breezier progs, have added a portion of
northeast WY to the fire weather watch for Sunday. Otherwise,
forecast models continue to trend toward a quicker arrival of the
cold front Monday, which looks to limit critical fire weather
conds toward central SD. With very dry air and strong winds behind
the cold front, combined with lingering uncertainty, will leave
the watch as is for SD.
&&
.UNR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
SD...Fire Weather Watch from Sunday afternoon through Monday
afternoon for SDZ323-324-327>331.
High Wind Watch from Sunday evening through Monday morning for
SDZ024>026-028-029-072-074.
WY...Fire Weather Watch Sunday afternoon for WYZ314-316-318.
&&
DISCUSSION...JC
AVIATION...7
FIRE WEATHER...JCHazardous weather outlook, Mar 27, 1:26 PM MDT, 30 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Rapid City SD 126 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021 SDZ001-002-012>014-024>032-041>044-046-047-049-072>074-WYZ054>058- 071-281300- Harding-Perkins-Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-Ziebach- Northern Black Hills-Northern Foot Hills-Rapid City- Southern Foot Hills-Central Black Hills-Southern Black Hills- Custer Co Plains-Pennington Co Plains-Haakon-Fall River- Oglala Lakota-Jackson-Bennett-Mellette-Todd-Tripp- Sturgis/Piedmont Foot Hills-Southern Meade Co Plains- Hermosa Foot Hills-Northern Campbell-Southern Campbell- Western Crook-Wyoming Black Hills-Weston-Northeastern Crook- 126 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021 /226 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021/ This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western South Dakota and northeastern Wyoming. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight No hazardous weather expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday Gusty winds and low humidity will bring critical fire weather conditions Sunday and Monday. See the latest Fire Weather Message (RFWUNR) and Rangeland Fire Danger Statement (RFDUNR) for details. Very Strong winds are possible over portions of northeast Wyoming and the Black Hills Sunday night...and across the entire area on Monday. See the latest Non-Precipitation Weather Message (NPWUNR) for details. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed today. && Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio for further updates...or check our web site at weather.gov/rapidcity
In the hours before
Local storm report, Mar 27, 9:28 AM MDT, 4 hours 28 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RAPID CITY SD
928 AM MDT SAT MAR 27 2021
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0700 AM SNOW 6 SSW LEAD 44.28N 103.81W
03/27/2021 M4.0 INCH LAWRENCE SD COCORAHS
24-HOUR SNOWFALL.
&&
07The office that day
Everything else NWS Rapid City, SD issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2:24 AM MDT | High Wind Watch | UNR | Butte, Custer, Haakon, Harding, Lawrence, Meade and 3 more | 36 hr |
| Mar 27, 1:56 PM MDT | Red Flag Warning | UNR | Bennett, Butte, Custer, Fall River, Haakon, Jackson and 9 more | 3 days |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.