Weather Alerts For Rapid City, SD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Rapid City SD 237 AM MST Sun Jan 18 2026 Harding-Northern Perkins-Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-Rapid City-Pennington Co Plains-Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills-Southern Meade Co Plains-Southern Perkins- Including the cities of Shadehill, Elm Springs, Tilford, Opal, Ludlow, Hoover, Caputa, Mud Butte, Box Elder, Piedmont, Usta, Redig, New Underwood, Newell, Red Owl, Faith, Buffalo, Summerset, White Owl, Reva, Rapid City, Belle Fourche Reservoir, Wasta, Meadow, Quinn, Fruitdale, Black Hawk, Scenic, Ladner, Lemmon, Bison, Wall, Ellsworth AFB, Belle Fourche, Union Center, Sorum, Zeona, Enning, Sturgis, Vale, Camp Crook, Prairie City, and Howes 237 AM MST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Butte, Harding, Northern Meade Co Plains, Northern Perkins, Southern Meade Co Plains, Southern Perkins, Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills, Pennington Co Plains, and Rapid City. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers are possible today, which could lead to some localized blowing and drifting snow with reduced visibility. 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. &&