Weather Alerts For Wewela, SD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Rapid City SD 1232 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 Ziebach-Haakon-Northern Jackson-Bennett-Mellette-Todd-Tripp- Southern Jackson- Including the cities of Harrington, Saint Francis, Long Valley, South Eagle Butte, Milesville, Witten, Norris, Martin, Wanblee, Mission, Rosebud, Cottonwood, Kadoka, Cherry Creek, Parmelee, Wood, Philip, White River, Midland, Colome, Glad Valley, Tuthill, Hamill, Allen, Interior, Belvidere, Winner, Potato Creek, Dupree, Cedar Butte, and Ideal 1232 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 /132 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST /7 PM CST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Ziebach County, including portions of the Cheyenne River Reservation, Southern Jackson County, including portions of the Pine Ridge Reservation, Mellette and Todd Counties, including portions of the Rosebud Reservation, Haakon, Northern Jackson, Bennett, and Tripp. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MST /7 PM CST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...The high winds may blow down large trees and 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...Some localized areas of blowing and drifting snow will be possible, especially over south central SD. 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. &&