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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
505 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

SDZ050-057-063-091915-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0008.251209T1800Z-251210T0900Z/
Gregory-Brule-Charles Mix-
Including the cities of Wagner, Kimball, Platte, Chamberlain,
Gregory, Lake Andes, Burke, and Marty
505 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 3 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Brule, Charles Mix, and Gregory Counties.

* WHEN...From noon today to 3 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

IG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
433 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

NDZ022-023-025-033>037-041-042-044>048-050-051-091845-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0006.251209T1800Z-251210T0900Z/
Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-
Hettinger-Grant-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Goodrich, Steele, New Leipzig, Kulm,
Carrington, Selfridge, Hettinger, Fessenden, Bismarck, Ellendale,
Tappen, Lamoure, Ashley, Gackle, Jamestown, Wishek, Carson,
Dickinson, Mandan, Mott, New England, Harvey, Napoleon, Elgin, Solen,
Mcclusky, Linton, Strasburg, Oakes, Edgeley, and Fort Yates
433 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025 /333 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON CST /11 AM MST/
TODAY TO 3 AM CST /2 AM MST/ WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest, south central, and central North
  Dakota.

* WHEN...From noon CST /11 AM MST/ today to 3 AM CST /2 AM MST/
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings and
  signs. Tree branches may be broken and lead to power outages.
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure objects that could be blown around, including holiday
decorations. Be careful when traveling.

&&

$$

Adam

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
433 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

NDZ031-032-040-043-091845-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0006.251209T1500Z-251210T0300Z/
Golden Valley-Billings-Slope-Bowman-
Including the cities of Bowman, Marmarth, Medora, and Beach
333 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Billings, Bowman, Golden Valley, and Slope Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings and
  signs. Tree branches may be broken and lead to power outages.
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure objects that could be blown around, including holiday
decorations. Be careful when traveling.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
305 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

NEZ002-003-019>021-054-055-095-096-100000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0053.251209T1200Z-251210T0300Z/
Dawes County-Box Butte County-Scotts Bluff County-Banner County-
Morrill County-Kimball County-Cheyenne County-Northern Sioux
County-Southern Sioux County-
Including the cities of Scottsbluff, Harrisburg, Bayard, Chadron
St Park, Kimball, Redington, Sidney, Chadron, Brownson, Agate,
Bridgeport, Angora, Harrison, Gering, Hemingford, and Alliance
305 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Banner County, Box Butte County, Cheyenne County, Dawes
  County, Kimball County, Morrill County, Northern Sioux County,
  Scotts Bluff County, and Southern Sioux County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or
occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58
MPH or stronger can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

MN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
305 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

WYZ101-100000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0053.000000T0000Z-251210T0300Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0045.251210T1800Z-251211T1500Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-
Including the cities of Deer Creek, Bill, Douglas, and Glenrock
305 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected
  through Tuesday afternoon. Then, after a break, west winds 20 to
  30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible Wednesday afternoon into
  Thursday morning.

* WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM MST this evening. For
  the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday morning through Thursday
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or
occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58
MPH or stronger can lead to property damage.

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high
wind event. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58
MPH or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
305 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

WYZ102-108-119-100000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0053.000000T0000Z-251210T0300Z/
Niobrara County-Goshen County-East Laramie County-
Including the cities of Lusk, Torrington, Pine Bluffs, and
Redbird
305 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Niobrara County, East Laramie County, and Goshen County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or
occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58
MPH or stronger can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
305 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

WYZ103-100000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0053.000000T0000Z-251210T0700Z/
North Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Garrett
305 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 90 mph expected.

* WHERE...North Laramie Range.

* WHEN...Until midnight MST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will have the potential to bring down
  trees and cause property damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or
occurring.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
305 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

WYZ107-118-100000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0053.000000T0000Z-251210T0700Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0044.251210T1800Z-251211T1500Z/
East Platte County-Central Laramie County-
Including the cities of Guernsey, Wheatland, and Cheyenne
305 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected
  through Tuesday evening. Then, after a break, west winds 35 to 45
  mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible Wednesday afternoon into
  early Thursday morning.

* WHERE...Central Laramie County and East Platte County.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MST tonight. For
  the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday morning through Thursday
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or
occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58
MPH or stronger can lead to property damage.

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high
wind event. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58
MPH or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
234 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

SDZ001-002-012>014-025>027-030>032-041>044-046-047-049-072>078-
WYZ060-100045-
/O.CON.KUNR.HW.W.0009.251209T1500Z-251210T0900Z/
Harding-Northern Perkins-Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-Ziebach-
Northern Foothills-Rapid City-Southern Foothills-Custer Co Plains-
Pennington Co Plains-Haakon-Western Fall River-Northern Oglala
Lakota-Northern Jackson-Bennett-Mellette-Todd-Tripp-
Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills-Southern Meade Co Plains-Hermosa
Foothills-Eastern Fall River-Southern Oglala Lakota-Southern
Jackson-Southern Perkins-Northeastern Crook-
Including the cities of Newell, Red Owl, Belle Fourche Reservoir,
Lemmon, Zeona, Shadehill, Colome, Provo, Howes, Ardmore, Hermosa,
Mud Butte, Opal, Tuthill, Philip, Spearfish, Union Center,
Ellsworth AFB, Oral, Batesland, Hoover, Fruitdale, Long Valley,
Mission, Rosebud, Elm Springs, Usta, Parmelee, Sorum, Buffalo,
Meadow, Enning, Camp Crook, Vale, Folsom, Martin, Smithwick,
Wasta, Fairburn, Allen, Glad Valley, Belle Fourche, Bison, Wood,
Saint Francis, Reva, Redig, Harrington, Wounded Knee, Dupree,
Manderson, White River, Tilford, Potato Creek, Winner, Oelrichs,
Aladdin, Faith, Pine Ridge, Black Hawk, Cottonwood, Ladner,
Witten, Wanblee, Midland, Kyle, Cedar Butte, Summerset, Angostura
Reservoir, White Owl, Oglala, Edgemont, Box Elder, Saint Onge,
Colony, Beulah, Prairie City, Rockyford, Ideal, Milesville,
Quinn, Whitewood, Interior, Sharps Corner, Piedmont, Buffalo Gap,
New Underwood, Wall, Porcupine, Norris, South Eagle Butte,
Belvidere, Caputa, Kadoka, Ludlow, Hot Springs, Hamill, Cherry
Creek, Rumford, Sturgis, Scenic, and Rapid City
234 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025 /334 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MST /9 AM CST/ THIS
MORNING TO 2 AM MST /3 AM CST/ WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central, and southwestern
  South Dakota and northeast Wyoming.

* WHEN...From 8 AM MST /9 AM CST/ this morning to 2 AM MST /3 AM
  CST/ Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Calderon

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
303 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

SDZ003-015-091915-
/O.CON.KABR.HW.W.0010.251209T1800Z-251210T0900Z/
Corson-Dewey-
Including the cities of Isabel and McIntosh
203 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 2
AM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Corson and Dewey Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 2 AM MST Wednesday.

* 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...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
303 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

SDZ004-005-009-010-016-017-091915-
/O.CON.KABR.HW.W.0010.251209T2100Z-251210T0900Z/
Campbell-McPherson-Walworth-Edmunds-Potter-Faulk-
Including the cities of Herreid, Eureka, Ipswich, Mobridge,
Gettysburg, and Faulkton
303 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3
AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Campbell, Edmunds, Faulk, McPherson, Potter, and Walworth
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM CST Wednesday.

* 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...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
303 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

SDZ033>037-045-048-051-091915-
/O.CON.KABR.HW.W.0010.251209T2100Z-251210T0900Z/
Stanley-Sully-Hughes-Hyde-Hand-Jones-Lyman-Buffalo-
Including the cities of Fort Pierre, Onida, Kennebec, Highmore,
Miller, Pierre, Murdo, and Fort Thompson
303 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025 /203 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM CST /2 PM MST/ THIS
AFTERNOON TO 3 AM CST /2 AM MST/ WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Buffalo, Hand, Hughes, Hyde, Jones, Lyman, Stanley, and
  Sully Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 PM CST /2 PM MST/ this afternoon to 3 AM CST /2 AM
  MST/ Wednesday.

* 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...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
125 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

MTZ029>033-036-037-057-058-138-169-170-173-235-WYZ199-100000-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0013.251209T1200Z-251210T0000Z/
Musselshell-Treasure-Northern Rosebud-Custer-Fallon-Powder River-
Carter-Northern Big Horn-Southern Rosebud-Southern Big Horn-
Bighorn Canyon-Northern Carbon-Northeastern Yellowstone-
Southwestern Yellowstone-Sheridan Foothills-
Including the locations of Lame Deer, Forsyth, Fromberg, Miles City,
Broadus, Hardin, Pryor, Lodge Grass, Billings, Pompeys Pillar,
Hysham, Fort Smith, Crow Agency, Baker, Joliet, Ekalaka, Custer,
Roundup, Colstrip, and Sheridan
125 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS MORNING
TO 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds gusting up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southeast Montana
  and north central Wyoming.

* WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel across the region will be difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles. Outdoor activities will be impacted by
  strong wind gusts. Secure loose outdoor objects.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will be late this morning
  through mid afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travelers should be prepared for strong and sudden crosswinds.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
1254 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025

WYZ019-020-022-027>030-091300-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0013.251209T0600Z-251211T1200Z/
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-Natrona County Lower
Elevations-Casper Mountain-South Lincoln County-Rock Springs and
Green River-Flaming Gorge-East Sweetwater County-
Including the cities of Kemmerer, Cokeville, Green River, Casper,
Wamsutter, Rock Springs, and Jeffrey City
1254 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5
AM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.
  Localized gusts up to 70 to 75 mph possible.

* WHERE...Casper Mountain, Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range,
  Natrona County Lower Elevations, Sweetwater County and South
  Lincoln County. Strongest winds are expected along South Pass and
  higher peaks of the Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive. Secure loose objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service, visit
https://weather.gov/riw/ .

Hensley


Winter Weather Advisory


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
433 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

NDZ003-011-012-019>023-025-034>037-042-045>048-050-051-091800-
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-251209T1800Z/
Renville-Ward-McHenry-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-
Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-Grant-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-
McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Goodrich, Steele, New Leipzig, Drake, Kulm,
Carrington, Towner, Selfridge, Garrison, Fessenden, Bismarck,
Glenburn, Ellendale, Tappen, Lamoure, Ashley, Gackle, Center,
Washburn, Jamestown, Hazen, Velva, Beulah, Wishek, Sherwood, Carson,
Wilton, Mandan, Mohall, Harvey, Napoleon, Elgin, Underwood, Solen,
Mcclusky, Linton, Strasburg, Oakes, Turtle Lake, Edgeley, Minot, and
Fort Yates
433 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025 /333 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM
MST/ TODAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations up to one
  tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Central North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery roads and sidewalks, and difficult
  travel conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the the
  morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power
outages. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
433 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

NDZ001-002-009-010-017-018-033-041-044-091800-
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-251209T1800Z/
Divide-Burke-Williams-Mountrail-McKenzie-Dunn-Stark-Hettinger-Adams-
Including the cities of Bowbells, Halliday, Powers Lake, New Town,
Stanley, Lignite, Crosby, Dickinson, Hettinger, Portal, Watford City,
Killdeer, Mott, New England, Columbus, Williston, and Parshall
433 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025 /333 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM
MST/ TODAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations up to one
  tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Much of western North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery roads and sidewalks, and difficult
  travel conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power
outages. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
303 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

SDZ003-015-091600-
/O.EXB.KABR.WW.Y.0015.251209T1100Z-251209T1600Z/
Corson-Dewey-
Including the cities of Isabel and McIntosh
203 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations around a
  light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Corson and Dewey Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible.
  The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute.
  Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
303 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

SDZ004-009-016-017-091800-
/O.EXA.KABR.WW.Y.0015.251209T1200Z-251209T1800Z/
Campbell-Walworth-Potter-Faulk-
Including the cities of Herreid, Faulkton, Mobridge, and
Gettysburg
303 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO NOON
CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations around one
  tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Campbell, Faulk, Potter, and Walworth Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute. Gusty winds
  could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
303 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

SDZ005-010-091800-
/O.CON.KABR.WW.Y.0015.251209T1200Z-251209T1800Z/
McPherson-Edmunds-
Including the cities of Eureka and Ipswich
303 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING
TO NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations up to one
  tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Edmunds and McPherson Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$


High Wind Watch


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
305 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

WYZ101-100000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0053.000000T0000Z-251210T0300Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0045.251210T1800Z-251211T1500Z/
Converse County Lower Elevations-
Including the cities of Deer Creek, Bill, Douglas, and Glenrock
305 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected
  through Tuesday afternoon. Then, after a break, west winds 20 to
  30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible Wednesday afternoon into
  Thursday morning.

* WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM MST this evening. For
  the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday morning through Thursday
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or
occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58
MPH or stronger can lead to property damage.

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high
wind event. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58
MPH or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
305 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

WYZ107-118-100000-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0053.000000T0000Z-251210T0700Z/
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.A.0044.251210T1800Z-251211T1500Z/
East Platte County-Central Laramie County-
Including the cities of Guernsey, Wheatland, and Cheyenne
305 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected
  through Tuesday evening. Then, after a break, west winds 35 to 45
  mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible Wednesday afternoon into
  early Thursday morning.

* WHERE...Central Laramie County and East Platte County.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MST tonight. For
  the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday morning through Thursday
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or
occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58
MPH or stronger can lead to property damage.

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high
wind event. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58
MPH or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

&&

$$


Extreme Fire Danger


Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
353 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

.DISCUSSION...Mild and windy conditions are expected today. Highs
will be in the 50s to near 60s. West/northwest winds with gusts
to 45 to 65 mph will develop, with the strongest winds across the
northwest South Dakota plains. Minimum relative humidity will be
in the 40 to 60 percent range. These conditions will support high
to extreme Grassland Fire Danger today, with the exception being
where light snow cover persists.

SDZ012-026-027-030-031-041>043-046-047-072>075-077-100115-
Butte-Rapid City-Southern Foothills-Custer Co Plains-
Pennington Co Plains-Western Fall River-Northern Oglala Lakota-
Northern Jackson-Mellette-Todd-Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills-
Southern Meade Co Plains-Hermosa Foothills-Eastern Fall River-
Southern Jackson-
Including the cities of Belle Fourche, Newell, Vale, Fruitdale,
Belle Fourche Reservoir, Hoover, Rapid City, Hot Springs,
Angostura Reservoir, Folsom, Box Elder, Caputa, New Underwood,
Wasta, Wall, Scenic, Quinn, Ardmore, Edgemont, Provo, Rumford,
Kyle, Rockyford, Sharps Corner, Kadoka, Cottonwood, Interior,
Belvidere, White River, Wood, Norris, Cedar Butte, Mission,
Rosebud, Saint Francis, Parmelee, Sturgis, Piedmont, Black Hawk,
Summerset, Tilford, Ellsworth AFB, Union Center, Elm Springs,
Enning, White Owl, Hermosa, Buffalo Gap, Fairburn, Oral,
Oelrichs, Smithwick, Long Valley, Wanblee, and Potato Creek
353 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025 /453 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025/

...EXTREME FIRE DANGER...

The grassland fire danger index will reach the extreme category
this afternoon. Extreme weather conditions and very low moisture
content of grasses, and other dry organic material on the ground,
indicate that critical burning conditions exist. All fires have
the potential to become large and spread quickly becoming erratic
with extreme behavioral characteristics. No outdoor burning
should take place.

The outlook for Wednesday afternoon, The grassland fire danger
index will reach the low category to moderate category.


$$


Air Quality Alert


SDZ026-100700-
Rapid City-
Including the city of Rapid City
601 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

...AIR POLLUTION ALERT FOR DUST FOR RAPID CITY WEST OF THE GAP IN
EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT...

The following message is transmitted in collaboration with the
South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

* WHAT...Northwest winds of 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...West of the Gap in Rapid City.

* WHEN...Today and this evening.

IMPACTS...The gusty winds will suspend fine dust in the air and
produce poor air quality.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

The Rapid City Air Quality Office recommends the elderly, young,
and anyone with respiratory problems avoid excessive physical
exertion and exposure to the outside air.

Voluntary actions to reduce dust pollution include, ceasing or
reducing the manipulation of soil in construction, industrial,
and agricultural activities, and increasing the use of pollution
controls for soil stabilization, waste pits, stock piles, and
construction sites.

&&

Hourly dust concentrations are available on the danr web page
http://danr.sd.gov/Environment/AirQuality/AirMonitoring/
RealTimeData.aspx

$$


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
646 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

NDZ001>005-009>013-017>023-025-031>037-040>048-050-051-101300-
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-
McHenry-Pierce-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-
Foster-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-
Stutsman-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-
La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
646 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025 /546 AM MST Tue Dec 9 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...Today and Tonight

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for most of western and
central North Dakota due to freezing rain this morning, and for
accumulating snow in the Turtle Mountains area this afternoon
through tonight. See weather.gov/bis for details.

A High Wind Warning is in effect this morning through tonight
across western and central North Dakota. See weather.gov/bis for
details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Dangerously cold wind chills are possible Thursday evening through
Sunday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
456 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

NEZ002-003-019>021-054-055-095-096-WYZ101>119-101200-
Dawes County-Box Butte County-Scotts Bluff County-Banner County-
Morrill County-Kimball County-Cheyenne County-
Northern Sioux County-Southern Sioux County-
Converse County Lower Elevations-Niobrara County-
North Laramie Range-Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-
Shirley Basin-Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
East Platte County-Goshen County-Central Carbon County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-Southwest Carbon County-
Sierra Madre Range-Upper North Platte River Basin-Snowy Range-
Laramie Valley-South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Central Laramie County-East Laramie County-
456 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of panhandle
Nebraska...east central Wyoming...south central Wyoming and
southeast Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

- Damaging winds are expected near and in the lee of southeast
  Wyoming mountain ranges through Tuesday afternoon. Gusts up
  to 90 mph are expected.

- Cheyenne, Laramie, Rawlins, Wheatland, and Douglas can expect
  wind gusts up to 75 mph through the day today.

- Wind gusts up to 65 mph are expected to spread into High
  Plains mid morning into the afternoon.

- A cold front will bring a banded rain and snow showers late
  this afternoon through the evening. This will also bring a
  brief reprieve from the wind into Wednesday morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY

- Another strong wind event is expected to begin during the day
  Wednesday and last at least into Thursday, and possibly Friday.

.Spotter information statement...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
435 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

SDZ001-002-012>014-032-073-078-101400-
Harding-Northern Perkins-Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-Ziebach-
Haakon-Southern Meade Co Plains-Southern Perkins-
435 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northwestern
South Dakota...and southwestern South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Northwest winds will become strong today, with gusts of 50 to 65
mph. See the High Wind Warning (NPWUNR) for more information.

The Grassland Fire Danger will be in the high to extreme category
today.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Unsettled and colder weather is expected for the second half of
the week, with daily chances of snow. Amounts are still uncertain
but could be moderate in some areas. Light freezing rain will also
be possible Wednesday night and Thursday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed today.

&&

Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio for further updates...or check
our web site at weather.gov/rapidcity

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
435 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

SDZ024-028-029-WYZ054>059-101400-
Northern Black Hills-Central Black Hills-Southern Black Hills-
Northern Campbell-Southern Campbell-Western Crook-
Wyoming Black Hills-Weston County Plains-Newcastle-
435 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Black Hills
of South Dakota...northeast Wyoming...and the Black Hills of
Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Northwest winds will become strong today, with gusts of 45 to 55
mph.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Unsettled and colder weather is expected for the second half of
the week, with daily chances of snow. Amounts are still uncertain
but could be moderate in some areas.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed today.

&&

Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio for further updates...or check
our web site at weather.gov/rapidcity

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
435 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

SDZ025>027-030-031-041>044-046-047-049-072-074>077-WYZ060-101400-
Northern Foothills-Rapid City-Southern Foothills-Custer Co Plains-
Pennington Co Plains-Western Fall River-Northern Oglala Lakota-
Northern Jackson-Bennett-Mellette-Todd-Tripp-
Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills-Hermosa Foothills-Eastern Fall River-
Southern Oglala Lakota-Southern Jackson-Northeastern Crook-
435 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025 /535 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western South
Dakota and northeastern Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Northwest winds will become strong today, with gusts of 50 to 65
mph. See the High Wind Warning (NPWUNR) for more information.

The Grassland Fire Danger will be in the high to extreme category
today.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Unsettled and colder weather is expected for the second half of
the week, with daily chances of snow. Amounts are still uncertain
but could be moderate in some areas.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed today.

&&

Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio for further updates...or check
our web site at weather.gov/rapidcity

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
514 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

MNZ039-046-SDZ003>011-015>023-101115-
Traverse-Big Stone-Corson-Campbell-McPherson-Brown-Marshall-Roberts-
Walworth-Edmunds-Day-Dewey-Potter-Faulk-Spink-Clark-Codington-Grant-
Hamlin-Deuel-
514 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025 /414 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for west central Minnesota, north
central South Dakota and northeast South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Freezing rain is expected across portions of north central and
northeast South Dakota and west central Minnesota this morning into
early this afternoon before temperatures warm up enough for
precipitation to fall as rain.

Very strong northwest winds are expected this afternoon through
tonight. Sustained winds in excess of 40 mph, gusting in excess of
60 mph, are expected over north central South Dakota this afternoon
into tonight. Over northeast South Dakota and west central Minnesota
sustained winds in excess of 30 mph, gusting in excess of 50 mph,
are expected from early this evening through the overnight hours.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

If falling snow happens across far northeast South Dakota Tuesday
night into early Wednesday morning while these strong winds are
happening, considerable blowing snow and reduction to visibility
could be possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report any freezing rain or strong
winds they observe today.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
514 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

SDZ033-045-048-101115-
Stanley-Jones-Lyman-
514 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025 /414 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Very High Grassland Fire Danger is forecast this afternoon, given
the very strong northwest winds in excess of 40 mph with gusts in
excess of 60 mph that are expected. These strong winds should persist
into tonight before diminishing late.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report any strong winds they observe
today.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
514 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

SDZ034>037-051-101115-
Sully-Hughes-Hyde-Hand-Buffalo-
514 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

A very brief period of light freezing rain or rain is possible this
morning. Otherwise, very strong northwest winds are expected this
afternoon through tonight. Sustained winds in excess of 40 mph,
gusting in excess of 60 mph, are expected over central South Dakota
this afternoon into tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report any strong winds they observe
today.

$$

10

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
450 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

SDZ050-057-063-101100-
Gregory-Brule-Charles Mix-
450 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for south central South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

A winter system will bring stronger winds to the region today with
gusts between 50-60 mph expected. With a limited snowpack, Strong
westerly winds cause periods of reduced visibility during the
evening and overnight hours.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Beginning Thursday snow chances will return and persist throughout
the rest of the week and weekend. Currently snowfall totals look to
remain light.

An influx of arctic air over the weekend will lead to cold temperatures
and even colder wind chills. Wind chills as low as -25 degrees will
be possible each night through Sunday morning. needed.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service North Platte NE
423 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

NEZ004>010-022>029-035>038-056>059-069>071-094-101030-
Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Garden-Grant-
Hooker-Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Arthur-McPherson-Logan-
Custer-Deuel-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Western Cherry-
423 AM CST Tue Dec 9 2025 /323 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north
central Nebraska.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Strong westerly winds this afternoon of 25 to 35 mph gusting
up to 55 mph mainly near and west of Highway 83.

A fast moving cold front moves through this evening, with northwest
winds at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph tonight. The strongest
winds tonight are expected near and east of a line from Valentine
through Broken Bow.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Light snow will be possible periodically Wednesday night through
Saturday morning. At this time, little to no accumulations are
expected.

Below zero wind chills are expected mainly during the early morning
hours Friday through Sunday across north central Nebraska.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Riverton WY
248 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

WYZ001>020-022>030-101400-
Yellowstone National Park-Absaroka Mountains-Cody Foothills-
North Bighorn Basin-Southwest Bighorn Basin-Southeast Bighorn Basin-
Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains-Bighorn Mountains West-
Bighorn Mountains Southeast-Northeast Johnson County-
Southeast Johnson County-Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains-
Jackson Hole-Wind River Mountains West-Wind River Mountains East-
Upper Wind River Basin-Wind River Basin-Lander Foothills-
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-
Natrona County Lower Elevations-Casper Mountain-Star Valley-
Salt River and Wyoming Ranges-Upper Green River Basin Foothills-
Upper Green River Basin-South Lincoln County-
Rock Springs and Green River-Flaming Gorge-East Sweetwater County-
248 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNINGS REMAIN IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Western and Central Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Moderate to heavy snowfall continues for western mountains. Please
see Winter Weather Products and forecasts for details.

Strong to high wind developing from Kemmerer through Rock Springs
and into Natrona County. Please see High Wind Warnings for
details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Wednesday and Thursday...Snow likely in the western and northern
mountains. Strong to high wind continuing in southern Wyoming.


.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

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