Weather Alerts For Belle Fourche, SD

# HEADLINE -------------------- WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT SATURDAY # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. A few localized gusts to around 60 mph are possible. WHERE Butte, Harding, Northern Meade Co Plains, Northern Perkins, and Southern Perkins. WHEN From 9 PM this evening until 9 AM MDT Saturday. 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. ISSUED AT Friday, October 23, 2026 at 6:13 PM MDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Rapid City SD HEADER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Butte, Harding, Northern Meade Co Plains, Northern Perkins, Southern Perkins Including the cities of Ladner, Howes, Reva, Ludlow, Vale, Redig, Hoover, Sorum, Buffalo, Fruitdale, Mud Butte, Bison, Belle Fourche Reservoir, Red Owl, Lemmon, Newell, Shadehill, Zeona, Usta, Belle Fourche, Faith, Meadow, Prairie City, Opal, and Camp Crook

# HEADLINE -------------------- RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING DUE TO GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR NORTHERN FOOT HILLS, BUTTE COUNTY AREA, NORTHERN CAMPBELL, SOUTHERN CAMPBELL, CROOK COUNTY PLAINS, WESTON COUNTY PLAINS, AND WYOMING BLACK HILLS RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING # SUMMARY -------------------- .Warm temperatures, humidities as low as 13%, and southwest winds gusting to 50 mph ahead of an approaching cold front will create widespread critical fire weather conditions Friday afternoon through Friday evening. Southwest winds increase over northeastern Wyoming after 10 am Friday morning with sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph and gusts of 40 to 50 mph through the afternoon. Winds will shift to the northwest after midnight as the front moves through. While some showers may accompany the front, not expecting any widespread wetting rains. # DETAILS -------------------- AFFECTED AREA Fire Weather Zones 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 323, and 327. TIMING Until 11 PM MDT this evening. WINDS Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY As low as 13 percent. IMPACTS Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. ISSUED AT Friday, October 23, 2026 at 10:42 AM MDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Rapid City SD HEADER URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Butte County Area, Crook County Plains, Northern Campbell, Northern Foot Hills, Southern Campbell, Weston County Plains, Wyoming Black Hills