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Air Quality Alert
Issued: 8:07 PM Nov. 7, 2025 – National Weather Service
...AIR POLLUTION ALERT FOR DUST FOR RAPID CITY WEST OF THE GAP IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 4 PM MST SATURDAY... The following message is transmitted in collaboration with the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources. * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 50 mph. * WHERE...West of the Gap in Rapid City. * WHEN...300 AM Saturday morning to 400 PM Saturday afternoon. IMPACTS...The gusty winds will suspend fine dust in the air and produce poor air quality. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The Rapid City Air Quality Office recommends the elderly, young, and anyone with respiratory problems avoid excessive physical exertion and exposure to the outside air. Voluntary actions to reduce dust pollution include, ceasing or reducing the manipulation of soil in construction, industrial, and agricultural activities, and increasing the use of pollution controls for soil stabilization, waste pits, stock piles, and construction sites. && Hourly dust concentrations are available on the danr web page; http://danr.sd.gov/Environment/AirQuality/AirMonitoring/; RealTimeData.aspx
Wind Advisory
Issued: 7:57 PM Nov. 7, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 4 PM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Custer Co Plains, Hermosa Foothills, and Rapid City. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 4 PM MST Saturday. * 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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