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WWUS73 KUNR 171750
NPWUNR
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RAPID CITY SD
1050 AM MST TUE FEB 17 2026
SDZ027-029-041-075-WYZ054-055-058-059-180000-
/O.CON.KUNR.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260218T0100Z/
SOUTHERN FOOTHILLS-SOUTHERN BLACK HILLS-WESTERN FALL RIVER-
EASTERN FALL RIVER-NORTHERN CAMPBELL-SOUTHERN CAMPBELL-WESTON
COUNTY PLAINS-NEWCASTLE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF ORAL, RUMFORD, RECLUSE, EDGEMONT, ROZET,
OELRICHS, GILLETTE, CLARETON, ARGYLE, WESTON, SMITHWICK, PRINGLE,
PROVO, WRIGHT, ROCHELLE, ARDMORE, NEWCASTLE, OSAGE, WIND CAVE,
UPTON, ANGOSTURA RESERVOIR, AND HOT SPRINGS
1050 AM MST TUE FEB 17 2026
..HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING
* WHAT...WEST WINDS 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 MPH.
* WHERE...IN SOUTH DAKOTA, EASTERN FALL RIVER, SOUTHERN FOOTHILLS,
WESTERN FALL RIVER, AND SOUTHERN BLACK HILLS. IN WYOMING,
NEWCASTLE, NORTHERN CAMPBELL, SOUTHERN CAMPBELL, AND WESTON COUNTY
PLAINS.
* WHEN...UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING.
* 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.
SDZ001-002-012-013-078-180000-
/O.CON.KUNR.HW.W.0004.260218T0100Z-260218T1200Z/
HARDING-NORTHERN PERKINS-BUTTE-NORTHERN MEADE CO PLAINS-SOUTHERN
PERKINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF PRAIRIE CITY, BELLE FOURCHE RESERVOIR,
RED OWL, CAMP CROOK, BUFFALO, HOWES, OPAL, BELLE FOURCHE, USTA,
REDIG, REVA, SORUM, LEMMON, LADNER, MUD BUTTE, HOOVER, SHADEHILL,
FAITH, LUDLOW, BISON, NEWELL, ZEONA, FRUITDALE, MEADOW, AND VALE
1050 AM MST TUE FEB 17 2026
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5
AM MST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...WEST WINDS 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH EXPECTED.
* WHERE...BUTTE, HARDING, NORTHERN MEADE CO PLAINS, NORTHERN
PERKINS, AND SOUTHERN PERKINS.
* WHEN...FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY.
* 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.
SDZ025-180000-
/O.CON.KUNR.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260218T0000Z/
NORTHERN FOOTHILLS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF WHITEWOOD, SPEARFISH, AND SAINT ONGE
1050 AM MST TUE FEB 17 2026
..WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON
* WHAT...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH.
* WHERE...NORTHERN FOOTHILLS.
* WHEN...UNTIL 5 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.
SDZ014-180000-
/O.CON.KUNR.WI.Y.0008.260218T0100Z-260218T1200Z/
ZIEBACH-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF GLAD VALLEY, CHERRY CREEK, SOUTH EAGLE
BUTTE, AND DUPREE
1050 AM MST TUE FEB 17 2026
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM
MST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...WEST WINDS 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 MPH EXPECTED.
* WHERE...ZIEBACH COUNTY, INCLUDING PORTIONS OF THE CHEYENNE RIVER
RESERVATION.
* WHEN...FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY.
* 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.
SCHULTZ
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