Weather Alerts For Okaton, SD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Aberdeen SD 414 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026 Corson-Campbell-McPherson-Walworth-Edmunds-Dewey-Potter-Faulk- Stanley-Sully-Hughes-Hyde-Hand-Jones-Lyman-Buffalo- Including the cities of Highmore, Miller, McIntosh, Gettysburg, Fort Pierre, Kennebec, Fort Thompson, Mobridge, Murdo, Isabel, Onida, Eureka, Pierre, Faulkton, Ipswich, and Herreid 414 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026 /314 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and north central South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. &&

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Aberdeen SD 414 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026 Stanley-Sully-Hughes-Hyde-Hand-Jones-Lyman-Buffalo- Including the cities of Highmore, Miller, Kennebec, Fort Pierre, Fort Thompson, Murdo, Onida, and Pierre 414 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026 /314 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and widespread blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...A portion of central South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow, frequently reducing visibility below a half mile, will make travel dangerous, especially in open country. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. &&