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High Wind Watch
Issued: 8:56 AM Jan. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. Isolated higher gusts are possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central South Dakota. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from noon today to midnight CST tonight. For the High Wind Watch, from late tonight through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers late tonight through Friday combined with the strong winds may result in significantly reduced visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 8:56 AM Jan. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. Isolated higher gusts are possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central South Dakota. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from noon today to midnight CST tonight. For the High Wind Watch, from late tonight through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers late tonight through Friday combined with the strong winds may result in significantly reduced visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
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