Weather Alerts for Central Black Hills

Issued by the National Weather Service

High Wind Warning  HIGH WIND WARNING   High Wind Warning
CENTRAL BLACK HILLS
Areas Affected:
Butte - Northern Meade Co Plains - Pennington Co Plains - Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills - Southern Meade Co Plains
Effective: Sat, 11/8 1:00am Updated: Sat, 11/8 8:02am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sat, 11/8 4:00pm Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Likely
 
Details: 
* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Butte, Northern Meade Co Plains, Southern Meade Co Plains,
Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills, and Pennington Co Plains.

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

Information: 
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.

Winter Weather Advisory  WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY   Winter Weather Advisory
CENTRAL BLACK HILLS
Areas Affected:
Northern Black Hills - Wyoming Black Hills
Effective: Sat, 11/8 7:37am Updated: Sat, 11/8 8:02am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sat, 11/8 6:00pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely
 
Details: 
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches
mainly above 5000 feet. Winds gusting from 30 to locally 50 mph
will cause blowing snow at times.

* WHERE...In South Dakota, Northern Black Hills. In Wyoming, Wyoming
Black Hills.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches.

Information: 
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.