Weather Warnings for South Dakota

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for South Dakota
Alerts Updated: December 16, 2025, 10:31 am  UTC


High Wind Watch issued December 16 at 3:30AM MST until December 17 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Rapid City SD

Summary: * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...In South Dakota, Western Fall River. In Wyoming, Newcastle. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  December 16, 2025, 3:30 am      Expires:  December 16, 2025, 6:30 pm
Area:  Western Fall River; Newcastle


High Wind Watch issued December 16 at 3:30AM MST until December 18 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Rapid City SD

Summary: * WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...In South Dakota, Butte, Harding, Northern Foothills, Northern Meade Co Plains, Northern Perkins, Southern Meade Co Plains, Southern Perkins, and Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills. In Wyoming, Northeastern Crook. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  December 16, 2025, 3:30 am      Expires:  December 16, 2025, 6:30 pm
Area:  Harding; Northern Perkins; Butte; Northern Meade Co Plains; Northern Foothills; Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills; Southern Meade Co Plains; Southern Perkins; Northeastern Crook