High Wind Watch
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
120 PM CST Sun Dec 7 2025
SDZ003>005-009-010-015>017-033>037-045-048-051-081030-
/O.NEW.KABR.HW.A.0006.251209T2100Z-251210T0900Z/
Corson-Campbell-McPherson-Walworth-Edmunds-Dewey-Potter-Faulk-
Stanley-Sully-Hughes-Hyde-Hand-Jones-Lyman-Buffalo-
Including the cities of Eureka, McIntosh, Fort Thompson, Herreid,
Faulkton, Kennebec, Mobridge, Pierre, Miller, Ipswich, Highmore,
Murdo, Onida, Fort Pierre, Gettysburg, and Isabel
120 PM CST Sun Dec 7 2025 /1220 PM MST Sun Dec 7 2025/
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and north central South Dakota.
* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night.
* 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...
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
1213 PM MST Sun Dec 7 2025
SDZ001-002-012>014-025-026-030>032-042-043-046-049-072>074-077-078-
081200-
/O.NEW.KUNR.HW.A.0009.251209T1500Z-251210T0600Z/
Harding-Northern Perkins-Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-Ziebach-
Northern Foothills-Rapid City-Custer Co Plains-Pennington Co
Plains-Haakon-Northern Oglala Lakota-Northern Jackson-Mellette-
Tripp-Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills-Southern Meade Co Plains-Hermosa
Foothills-Southern Jackson-Southern Perkins-
Including the cities of Red Owl, Cedar Butte, Milesville, Usta,
Zeona, New Underwood, Cottonwood, Box Elder, Sorum, Faith, Redig,
Reva, Hermosa, Vale, Interior, Philip, Piedmont, Potato Creek,
Long Valley, Winner, Kyle, Ladner, Witten, Ideal, Belle Fourche,
Ludlow, Camp Crook, Enning, Dupree, Bison, Sturgis, Kadoka,
Fairburn, Wasta, Colome, Lemmon, Sharps Corner, Rapid City, Belle
Fourche Reservoir, Rockyford, Whitewood, Spearfish, Buffalo Gap,
White River, South Eagle Butte, Shadehill, Buffalo, Mud Butte,
Cherry Creek, Caputa, Hamill, Black Hawk, Folsom, Saint Onge,
Midland, Summerset, Fruitdale, Scenic, Wall, Newell, Union
Center, Opal, Quinn, Tilford, Howes, Hoover, Elm Springs, White
Owl, Wanblee, Glad Valley, Ellsworth AFB, Belvidere, Norris,
Prairie City, Meadow, and Wood
1213 PM MST Sun Dec 7 2025 /113 PM CST Sun Dec 7 2025/
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central, and southwestern
South Dakota.
* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and
signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.
&&
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Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1138 AM CST Sun Dec 7 2025
NDZ001>003-009>011-017>022-033>036-041-042-044>047-050-072045-
Divide-Burke-Renville-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McKenzie-Dunn-
Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-
Hettinger-Grant-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-McIntosh-
Including the cities of Crosby, Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite,
Columbus, Portal, Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Williston,
New Town, Stanley, Parshall, Minot, Watford City, Killdeer,
Halliday, Beulah, Hazen, Center, Garrison, Washburn, Underwood,
Wilton, Turtle Lake, Mcclusky, Goodrich, Dickinson, Mandan,
Bismarck, Steele, Tappen, Mott, New England, Elgin, Carson,
New Leipzig, Hettinger, Fort Yates, Selfridge, Solen, Linton,
Strasburg, Napoleon, Gackle, Wishek, and Ashley
1138 AM CST Sun Dec 7 2025 /1038 AM MST Sun Dec 7 2025/
...A PERIOD OF MODERATE SNOW ACROSS WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH
DAKOTA TODAY...
A period of moderate snow will significantly reduce visibilities
and create snow-covered roadways across western and central North
Dakota today. Some areas will receive up 2 inches. Southeast winds
will create areas of blowing snow, reducing visibilities as well.
Be prepared for difficult travel and reduced visibility, and be
sure to check the latest road conditions before traveling.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1153 AM CST Sun Dec 7 2025
NDZ001-002-009>011-017>022-031>036-040>047-050-081800-
Divide-Burke-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-
McLean-Sheridan-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-
Kidder-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-
McIntosh-
1153 AM CST Sun Dec 7 2025 /1053 AM MST Sun Dec 7 2025/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
North Dakota, northwest North Dakota, south central North Dakota,
southeast North Dakota, and southwest North Dakota.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
Periods of moderate snow through this afternoon. New snow
accumulations of 1 to 2 inches expected.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday
There are low to medium chances for light freezing rain late
Monday night into Tuesday morning.
Very strong winds could develop Tuesday afternoon and evening,
with gusts possibly as high as 60 mph.
Dangerously cold wind chills are possible Thursday evening through
Saturday morning.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1153 AM CST Sun Dec 7 2025
NDZ003>005-012-013-023-025-037-048-051-081800-
Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce-Wells-Foster-Stutsman-
La Moure-Dickey-
1153 AM CST Sun Dec 7 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
North Dakota, south central North Dakota, and southeast North
Dakota.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
Periods of light to moderate snow through this evening. New snow
accumulations around an inch expected.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday
There are medium to high chances for accumulating snow on Tuesday.
Strong winds could also develop Tuesday afternoon and evening,
which may create areas of blowing snow.
Dangerously cold wind chills are possible Thursday evening through
Saturday morning.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1000 AM CST Sun Dec 7 2025
IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-
098-NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-052>071-081600-
Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O`Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-
Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Lincoln-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-
Pipestone-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Gregory-
Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-
McCook-Minnehaha-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Bon Homme-
Yankton-Union-
1000 AM CST Sun Dec 7 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northwest Iowa,
west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska,
central South Dakota, east central South Dakota, south central
South Dakota, and southeast South Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
A band of light snow will move across the area Sunday afternoon
and evening. In many locations, snow totals will remain less than
one half inch. However, areas of southwest Minnesota may see
snowfall totals as high as one inch.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday
Multiple risks for snow will be possible during the week ahead.
While most of the snowfall totals are expected to be very light, the
most impactful snow system to watch will be on Thursday.
Strong winds are also expected Tuesday night into Wednesday
morning. Gusts over 40 mph are likely, which could lead to blowing
and drifting of snow.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
247 AM CST Sun Dec 7 2025
MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028-
080900-
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-
Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
247 AM CST Sun Dec 7 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central and
southern Minnesota, and west central Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
Light snow possible from western to southern MN this evening into
tonight. Less than an inch of snow accumulation is expected.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
Additional chances for snow or mixed precipitation exist later Monday
and again Tuesday into Tuesday night. These may result in periods
of hazardous travel conditions.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
SKYWARN spotter activation will not be needed.
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