WWUS73 KUNR 160459
NPWUNR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
1059 PM MDT Thu Oct 15 2026

SDZ001-002-012>014-026-030>032-041>043-072-073-077-078-160900-
/O.EXP.KUNR.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-261016T0500Z/
/O.CON.KUNR.FZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-261016T1500Z/
Harding-Northern Perkins-Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-Ziebach-
Rapid City-Custer Co Plains-Pennington Co Plains-Haakon-Western
Fall River-Northern Oglala Lakota-Northern Jackson-
Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills-Southern Meade Co Plains-Southern
Jackson-Southern Perkins-
Including the cities of Cottonwood, Reva, Mud Butte, Caputa, Potato
Creek, Ellsworth AFB, Belvidere, Vale, Belle Fourche, Rapid City,
Faith, Howes, Meadow, Red Owl, Newell, Folsom, Sorum, Shadehill,
South Eagle Butte, Rockyford, Usta, Elm Springs, Quinn, Glad Valley,
Opal, Cherry Creek, Prairie City, Wanblee, Milesville, Ladner,
Enning, Kadoka, Camp Crook, Sturgis, Buffalo, Edgemont, Long Valley,
Kyle, Dupree, White Owl, Zeona, Black Hawk, Hoover, Midland, Lemmon,
Piedmont, Sharps Corner, Wasta, Wall, Box Elder, Summerset, New
Underwood, Union Center, Belle Fourche Reservoir, Ludlow, Tilford,
Philip, Interior, Bison, Ardmore, Provo, Fruitdale, Scenic, Rumford,
and Redig
1059 PM MDT Thu Oct 15 2026

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 degrees.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

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SDZ025-027-044-074>076-WYZ054>056-058>060-160900-
/O.CON.KUNR.FZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-261016T1500Z/
Northern Foothills-Southern Foothills-Bennett-Hermosa Foothills-
Eastern Fall River-Southern Oglala Lakota-Northern Campbell-
Southern Campbell-Western Crook-Weston County Plains-Newcastle-
Northeastern Crook-
Including the cities of Harrington, Saint Onge, Wright, Batesland,
Moorcroft, Devils Tower, Rozet, Rochelle, Angostura Reservoir,
Beulah, Gillette, Spearfish, Pine Ridge, Newcastle, Oelrichs, Keyhole
Reservoir, Oglala, Colony, Weston, Upton, Pine Haven, Manderson,
Buffalo Gap, Tuthill, Hulett, Martin, Allen, Wounded Knee, Recluse,
Hermosa, Oral, Osage, Porcupine, Whitewood, Hot Springs, Clareton,
Smithwick, Fairburn, and Aladdin
1059 PM MDT Thu Oct 15 2026

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22 degrees.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

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SDZ046-047-049-160900-
/O.CON.KUNR.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-261016T0900Z/
Mellette-Todd-Tripp-
Including the cities of Saint Francis, Norris, Witten, Cedar Butte,
Rosebud, Mission, Winner, White River, Parmelee, Wood, Colome, Ideal,
and Hamill
1159 PM CDT Thu Oct 15 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 MPH with gusts up to 50 MPH.

* WHERE...Mellette, Todd, and Tripp.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Friday.

* 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...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

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KSmith