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High Wind Warning 0012
Issued by the Rapid City Forecast Office

Action Issued Starts Expiration
New 2025-12-24 19:24:59 2025-12-25 01:00:00 2025-12-25 15:00:00
New 2025-12-24 19:24:59 2025-12-25 01:00:00 2025-12-25 15:00:00
Continued 2025-12-24 22:49:05 2025-12-25 01:00:00 2025-12-25 15:00:00
Continued 2025-12-25 02:47:39 2025-12-25 15:00:00
Continued 2025-12-25 08:44:42 2025-12-25 15:00:00
Expired 2025-12-25 14:48:51 2025-12-25 15:00:00


Action: New
Issued At: 2025-12-24 19:24:59

159 
WWUS73 KUNR 250124
NPWUNR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
624 PM MST Wed Dec 24 2025

SDZ025-251630-
/O.UPG.KUNR.WI.Y.0036.251225T0700Z-251225T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KUNR.HW.W.0012.251225T0700Z-251225T2100Z/
Northern Foothills-
Including the cities of Saint Onge, Spearfish, and Whitewood
624 PM MST Wed Dec 24 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 2 PM MST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected. Locally higher gusts are possible.

* WHERE...Northern Foothills.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 2 PM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and 
  signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause 
  blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A high wind warning means 40 mph winds, or gusts over 60 mph, are 
expected or occurring. If you are outdoors, watch for flying or 
falling objects that may injure you. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

WYZ060-251630-
/O.NEW.KUNR.HW.W.0012.251225T0700Z-251225T2100Z/
Northeastern Crook-
Including the cities of Beulah, Colony, and Aladdin
624 PM MST Wed Dec 24 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 2 PM MST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected. Locally higher gusts are possible. The strongest winds 
  will be south of highway 212.

* WHERE...Northeastern Crook.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 2 PM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and 
  signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause 
  blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A high wind warning means 40 mph winds, or gusts over 60 mph, are 
expected or occurring. If you are outdoors, watch for flying or 
falling objects that may injure you. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

SDZ026-072-074-251630-
/O.EXT.KUNR.WI.Y.0036.251225T1200Z-251225T2100Z/
Rapid City-Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills-Hermosa Foothills-
Including the cities of Tilford, Fairburn, Black Hawk, Piedmont,
Sturgis, Rapid City, Summerset, Hermosa, and Buffalo Gap
624 PM MST Wed Dec 24 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 2 PM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected. The strongest winds will be in the higher elevations of 
  the Foothills.

* WHERE...Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills, Hermosa Foothills, and Rapid 
  City.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 2 PM MST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

JC


Action: New
Issued At: 2025-12-24 19:24:59

159 
WWUS73 KUNR 250124
NPWUNR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
624 PM MST Wed Dec 24 2025

SDZ025-251630-
/O.UPG.KUNR.WI.Y.0036.251225T0700Z-251225T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KUNR.HW.W.0012.251225T0700Z-251225T2100Z/
Northern Foothills-
Including the cities of Saint Onge, Spearfish, and Whitewood
624 PM MST Wed Dec 24 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 2 PM MST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected. Locally higher gusts are possible.

* WHERE...Northern Foothills.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 2 PM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and 
  signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause 
  blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A high wind warning means 40 mph winds, or gusts over 60 mph, are 
expected or occurring. If you are outdoors, watch for flying or 
falling objects that may injure you. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

WYZ060-251630-
/O.NEW.KUNR.HW.W.0012.251225T0700Z-251225T2100Z/
Northeastern Crook-
Including the cities of Beulah, Colony, and Aladdin
624 PM MST Wed Dec 24 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 2 PM MST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected. Locally higher gusts are possible. The strongest winds 
  will be south of highway 212.

* WHERE...Northeastern Crook.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 2 PM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and 
  signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause 
  blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A high wind warning means 40 mph winds, or gusts over 60 mph, are 
expected or occurring. If you are outdoors, watch for flying or 
falling objects that may injure you. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

SDZ026-072-074-251630-
/O.EXT.KUNR.WI.Y.0036.251225T1200Z-251225T2100Z/
Rapid City-Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills-Hermosa Foothills-
Including the cities of Tilford, Fairburn, Black Hawk, Piedmont,
Sturgis, Rapid City, Summerset, Hermosa, and Buffalo Gap
624 PM MST Wed Dec 24 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 2 PM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected. The strongest winds will be in the higher elevations of 
  the Foothills.

* WHERE...Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills, Hermosa Foothills, and Rapid 
  City.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 2 PM MST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

JC


Action: Continued
Issued At: 2025-12-24 22:49:05

051 
WWUS73 KUNR 250448
NPWUNR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
948 PM MST Wed Dec 24 2025

SDZ025-WYZ060-252000-
/O.CON.KUNR.HW.W.0012.251225T0700Z-251225T2100Z/
Northern Foothills-Northeastern Crook-
Including the cities of Colony, Whitewood, Saint Onge, Aladdin,
Spearfish, and Beulah
948 PM MST Wed Dec 24 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected. Locally higher gusts are possible. The strongest winds 
  will be south of highway 212 in Wyoming.

* WHERE...In South Dakota, Northern Foothills. In Wyoming, 
  Northeastern Crook.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and 
  signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause 
  blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A high wind warning means 40 mph winds, or gusts over 60 mph, are 
expected or occurring. If you are outdoors, watch for flying or 
falling objects that may injure you. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

SDZ002-013-014-032-078-251500-
/O.NEW.KUNR.FG.Y.0009.251225T0448Z-251225T1500Z/
Northern Perkins-Northern Meade Co Plains-Ziebach-Haakon-Southern
Perkins-
Including the cities of Cherry Creek, Shadehill, Dupree, Red Owl,
Lemmon, Midland, Bison, Opal, Zeona, Mud Butte, Sorum, Glad
Valley, Prairie City, Meadow, Philip, Usta, Howes, South Eagle
Butte, Milesville, and Faith
948 PM MST Wed Dec 24 2025

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter to one half mile in dense fog.

* WHERE...Northern Meade Co Plains, Northern Perkins, Southern 
  Perkins, Ziebach, and Haakon.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of 
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

SDZ026-072-074-252000-
/O.CON.KUNR.WI.Y.0036.251225T1200Z-251225T2100Z/
Rapid City-Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills-Hermosa Foothills-
Including the cities of Tilford, Fairburn, Black Hawk, Piedmont,
Sturgis, Rapid City, Summerset, Hermosa, and Buffalo Gap
948 PM MST Wed Dec 24 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 2 PM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected. The strongest winds will be in the higher elevations of 
  the Foothills.

* WHERE...Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills, Hermosa Foothills, and Rapid 
  City.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 2 PM MST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

JC


Action: Continued
Issued At: 2025-12-25 02:47:39

531 
WWUS73 KUNR 250847
NPWUNR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
147 AM MST Thu Dec 25 2025

SDZ025-WYZ060-252100-
/O.CON.KUNR.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-251225T2100Z/
Northern Foothills-Northeastern Crook-
Including the cities of Beulah, Whitewood, Aladdin, Colony,
Spearfish, and Saint Onge
147 AM MST Thu Dec 25 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. 
  Locally higher gusts are possible. The strongest winds will be 
  south of highway 212 in Wyoming
  will be south of highway 212 in Wyoming.

* WHERE...In South Dakota, Northern Foothills. In Wyoming, 
  Northeastern Crook.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST this 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. Strong winds can cause 
  blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A high wind warning means 40 mph winds, or gusts over 60 mph, are 
expected or occurring. If you are outdoors, watch for flying or 
falling objects that may injure you. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

SDZ002-013-014-032-078-251500-
/O.CON.KUNR.FG.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-251225T1500Z/
Northern Perkins-Northern Meade Co Plains-Ziebach-Haakon-Southern
Perkins-
Including the cities of Glad Valley, Meadow, Cherry Creek,
Philip, Bison, Sorum, Howes, Dupree, Mud Butte, Milesville, Usta,
Midland, Zeona, Prairie City, Shadehill, Opal, South Eagle Butte,
Faith, Red Owl, and Lemmon
147 AM MST Thu Dec 25 2025

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter to one half mile in dense fog.

* WHERE...Northern Meade Co Plains, Northern Perkins, Southern 
  Perkins, Ziebach, and Haakon.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of 
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

SDZ026-072-074-252100-
/O.CON.KUNR.WI.Y.0036.251225T1200Z-251225T2100Z/
Rapid City-Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills-Hermosa Foothills-
Including the cities of Fairburn, Rapid City, Summerset, Sturgis,
Hermosa, Black Hawk, Piedmont, Buffalo Gap, and Tilford
147 AM MST Thu Dec 25 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO 2 
PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected. The strongest winds will be in the higher elevations of 
  the Foothills.

* WHERE...Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills, Hermosa Foothills, and Rapid 
  City.

* WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 2 PM MST this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

Dye


Action: Continued
Issued At: 2025-12-25 08:44:42

345 
WWUS73 KUNR 251444
NPWUNR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
744 AM MST Thu Dec 25 2025

SDZ002-013-014-032-078-251545-
/O.EXP.KUNR.FG.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-251225T1500Z/
Northern Perkins-Northern Meade Co Plains-Ziebach-Haakon-Southern
Perkins-
Including the cities of Shadehill, South Eagle Butte, Glad
Valley, Opal, Sorum, Mud Butte, Faith, Red Owl, Cherry Creek,
Prairie City, Dupree, Bison, Usta, Lemmon, Philip, Howes, Meadow,
Midland, Milesville, and Zeona
744 AM MST Thu Dec 25 2025

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM MST THIS MORNING...

Fog will continue to lift and dissipate this morning.

$$

SDZ025-WYZ060-252100-
/O.CON.KUNR.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-251225T2100Z/
Northern Foothills-Northeastern Crook-
Including the cities of Spearfish, Colony, Saint Onge, Whitewood,
Beulah, and Aladdin
744 AM MST Thu Dec 25 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 65 mph.

* WHERE...In South Dakota, Northern Foothills. In Wyoming, 
  Northeastern Crook.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST this 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. Strong winds can cause 
  blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A high wind warning means 40 mph winds, or gusts over 60 mph, are 
expected or occurring. If you are outdoors, watch for flying or 
falling objects that may injure you. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

SDZ026-072-074-252100-
/O.CON.KUNR.WI.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-251225T2100Z/
Rapid City-Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills-Hermosa Foothills-
Including the cities of Rapid City, Buffalo Gap, Tilford,
Summerset, Piedmont, Fairburn, Sturgis, Black Hawk, and Hermosa
744 AM MST Thu Dec 25 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills, Hermosa Foothills, and Rapid 
  City.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

Helgeson


Action: Expired
Issued At: 2025-12-25 14:48:51

779 
WWUS73 KUNR 252048
NPWUNR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
148 PM MST Thu Dec 25 2025

SDZ025-WYZ060-252200-
/O.EXP.KUNR.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-251225T2100Z/
Northern Foothills-Northeastern Crook-
Including the cities of Spearfish, Colony, Saint Onge, Whitewood,
Beulah, and Aladdin
148 PM MST Thu Dec 25 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

While gusty west to southwest winds will continue this afternoon, 
the highest gusts will continue to subside.

$$

SDZ026-072-074-252200-
/O.EXP.KUNR.WI.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-251225T2100Z/
Rapid City-Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills-Hermosa Foothills-
Including the cities of Rapid City, Buffalo Gap, Tilford,
Summerset, Piedmont, Fairburn, Sturgis, Black Hawk, and Hermosa
148 PM MST Thu Dec 25 2025

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

While gusty west to southwest winds will continue this afternoon, 
the highest gusts will continue to subside.

$$

Helgeson



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