Weather Alerts For Lead, SD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Rapid City SD 124 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 Northern Black Hills-Central Black Hills-Wyoming Black Hills- Including the cities of Keystone, Nemo, Deadwood, Rochford, Rockerville, Lead, Mt Rushmore, Cheyenne Crossing, Terry Peak, Silver City, Deerfield, Custer, Hill City, Custer State Park, Hisega, Four Corners, Galena, Jewel Cave, Sundance, Brownsville, Mystic, Johnson Siding, and Pactola Reservoir 124 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. Where snow falls or has accumulated on the ground, blowing snow will occur reducing visibilities to less than one mile at times. * WHERE...In South Dakota, Central Black Hills and Northern Black Hills. In Wyoming, Wyoming Black Hills. * WHEN...Until 3 PM MST this afternoon. * 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. 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. &&