Alert archive / South Dakota / Wind Advisories in 2021
Wind Advisory 4, NWS Rapid City, SD
NWS Rapid City, SD issued this wind advisory at Feb 3, 2021, 2:43 AM MST for Meade County, Pennington County, South Dakota. It took effect at Feb 3, 2021, 11:00 AM MST. It was in force for 8 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 3, 2021, 2:43 AM MST (09:43 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 3, 2021, 11:00 AM MST
- Expired
- Feb 3, 2021, 7:18 PM MST
- In force
- 8 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Rapid City, SD
Counties Meade County, SD, Pennington County, SD
The radar
The Rapid City radar (KUDX), 18 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:47 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Rapid City, SD (KUNR), launched 00:00Z, 9.7 hours before the alert went out and 26 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 3243 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 59 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -24 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 36 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
244 WWUS73 KUNR 030943 NPWUNR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Rapid City SD 243 AM MST Wed Feb 3 2021 SDZ044-047-031045- /O.CAN.KUNR.FG.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210203T1700Z/ Bennett-Todd- Including the cities of Martin and Mission 243 AM MST Wed Feb 3 2021 /343 AM CST Wed Feb 3 2021/ ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ SDZ031-073-040045- /O.NEW.KUNR.WI.Y.0004.210203T2000Z-210204T0300Z/ Pennington Co Plains-Southern Meade Co Plains- Including the cities of Box Elder, Caputa, Wall, Ellsworth AFB, and Union Center 243 AM MST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts to around 45 mph expected. * WHERE...The Pennington County Plains and the Southern Meade County Plains. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control, especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ SDZ002-013-014-032-043-046-049-031700- /O.CON.KUNR.FG.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210203T1700Z/ Perkins-Northern Meade Co Plains-Ziebach-Haakon-Jackson-Mellette- Tripp- Including the cities of Lemmon, Bison, Faith, Dupree, Philip, Kadoka, White River, and Winner 243 AM MST Wed Feb 3 2021 /343 AM CST Wed Feb 3 2021/ ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in areas of dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central and southwestern South Dakota. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Rosebud Reservation, the Pine Ridge Reservation and the Cheyenne River Reservation. * WHEN...Until 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ this morning. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Freezing fog may cause slick spots on untreated surfaces. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, slow down, use your low beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you if dense fog is encountered. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/unr
4 follow-up statements
807 WWUS73 KUNR 031336 NPWUNR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Rapid City SD 636 AM MST Wed Feb 3 2021 SDZ043-031445- /O.CAN.KUNR.FG.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210203T1700Z/ Jackson- Including the city of Kadoka 636 AM MST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ SDZ002-013-014-032-046-049-031700- /O.CON.KUNR.FG.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210203T1700Z/ Perkins-Northern Meade Co Plains-Ziebach-Haakon-Mellette-Tripp- Including the cities of Lemmon, Bison, Faith, Dupree, Philip, White River, and Winner 636 AM MST Wed Feb 3 2021 /736 AM CST Wed Feb 3 2021/ ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in areas of dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central and southwestern South Dakota. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Rosebud Reservation, the Pine Ridge Reservation and the Cheyenne River Reservation. * WHEN...Until 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ this morning. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Freezing fog may cause slick spots on untreated surfaces. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ SDZ031-073-040300- /O.CON.KUNR.WI.Y.0004.210203T2000Z-210204T0300Z/ Pennington Co Plains-Southern Meade Co Plains- Including the cities of Box Elder, Caputa, Wall, Ellsworth AFB, and Union Center 636 AM MST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts to around 45 mph expected. * WHERE...The Pennington County Plains and the Southern Meade County Plains. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control, especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/unr
365 WWUS73 KUNR 031655 NPWUNR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Rapid City SD 955 AM MST Wed Feb 3 2021 SDZ002-013-014-032-046-049-031800- /O.EXP.KUNR.FG.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210203T1700Z/ Perkins-Northern Meade Co Plains-Ziebach-Haakon-Mellette-Tripp- Including the cities of Lemmon, Bison, Faith, Dupree, Philip, White River, and Winner 955 AM MST Wed Feb 3 2021 /1055 AM CST Wed Feb 3 2021/ ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ THIS MORNING... Visibilities have improved across northwestern and south central South Dakota as fog has retreated eastward. Any lingering fog should dissipate as a cold front arrives from the west. As a result, the dense fog advisory will be allowed to expire. $$ SDZ026-040300- /O.EXB.KUNR.WI.Y.0004.210203T1800Z-210204T0300Z/ Rapid City- Including the city of Rapid City 955 AM MST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts to around 45 mph expected. * WHERE...The Rapid City area. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control, especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ SDZ031-073-040300- /O.EXT.KUNR.WI.Y.0004.210203T1800Z-210204T0300Z/ Pennington Co Plains-Southern Meade Co Plains- Including the cities of Box Elder, Caputa, Wall, Ellsworth AFB, and Union Center 955 AM MST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts to around 45 mph expected. * WHERE...The Southern Meade County Plains and the Pennington County Plains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST 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... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/unr
844 WWUS73 KUNR 031705 NPWUNR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Rapid City SD 1005 AM MST Wed Feb 3 2021 SDZ026-031-073-040300- /O.CON.KUNR.WI.Y.0004.210203T1800Z-210204T0300Z/ Rapid City-Pennington Co Plains-Southern Meade Co Plains- Including the cities of Rapid City, Box Elder, Caputa, Wall, Ellsworth AFB, and Union Center 1005 AM MST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts to around 45 mph expected. * WHERE...The Southern Meade County Plains, the Rapid City area and the Pennington County Plains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control, especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/unr
153 WWUS73 KUNR 040218 NPWUNR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Rapid City SD 718 PM MST Wed Feb 3 2021 SDZ026-031-073-040330- /O.CAN.KUNR.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210204T0300Z/ Rapid City-Pennington Co Plains-Southern Meade Co Plains- Including the cities of Rapid City, Box Elder, Caputa, Wall, Ellsworth AFB, and Union Center 718 PM MST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... North to northwest winds will continue to decrease overnight. $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/unr
The office that day
Everything else NWS Rapid City, SD issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 5:55 PM MST | Dense Fog Advisory | UNR | Bennett, Haakon, Jackson, Meade, Mellette, Perkins and 3 more | 16 hr |
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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.