High Wind Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
739 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
MTZ031>033-037-060000-
/O.UPG.KBYZ.HW.A.0008.241005T0900Z-241006T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KBYZ.HW.W.0008.241005T0600Z-241006T0000Z/
Northern Rosebud-Custer-Fallon-Carter-
Including the locations of Miles City, Baker, Forsyth, Ekalaka,
and Colstrip
739 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM MDT
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph
possible.
* WHERE...Carter, Custer, Fallon, and Northern Rosebud.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Winds may cause tree and power line damage resulting in
power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest wind gusts are expected overnight
with a frontal passage.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Secure loose items and watch for blowing debris during this wind
event. Use caution if you must drive.
&&
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
138 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
WYZ104-106-107-109-110-116-051200-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0030.241005T0600Z-241006T0000Z/
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Central Laramie Range and
Southwest Platte County-East Platte County-Central Carbon County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Elk Mountain,
Arlington, Bordeaux, Seminoe Dam, Wheatland, Guernsey, Rawlins,
and Vedauwoo
138 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM
MDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.
* WHERE...Southeast Wyoming wind-prone areas including Interstate 80
near Arlington and the Summit and Interstate 25 near Bordeaux,
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains, East Platte County, and Central
Carbon County.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Saturday.
* 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.
&&
$$
Dewey
Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
741 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024
SDZ038-050-052-053-057>059-063-064-051000-
/O.EXP.KFSD.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-241005T0100Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.FW.W.0014.241005T1600Z-241006T0100Z/
Beadle-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Charles Mix-
Douglas-
741 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT
SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR CENTRAL AND SOUTH
CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA...
...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND
AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR CENTRAL AND SOUTH CENTRAL SOUTH
DAKOTA...
* AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Beadle, Gregory, Jerauld,
Sanborn, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Charles Mix and Douglas.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with will turn to the west late
Saturday morning with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
725 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024
SDZ003>005-009-010-015>017-033>037-045-048-051-051000-
/O.CON.KABR.FW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-241006T0100Z/
Corson-Campbell-McPherson-Walworth-Edmunds-Dewey-Potter-Faulk-
Stanley-Sully-Hughes-Hyde-Hand-Jones-Lyman-Buffalo-
725 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024 /625 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024/
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/
SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR CENTRAL SOUTH
DAKOTA...
* AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Corson, Campbell, McPherson,
Walworth, Edmunds, Dewey, Potter, Faulk, Stanley, Sully,
Hughes, Hyde, Hand, Jones, Lyman and Buffalo.
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph tonight.
Winds shift to the northwest and increase to 30 to 40 mph with
gusts to 60 mph on Saturday.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 21 percent. Some recovery is
expected overnight before conditions worsen again Saturday
afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become
difficult to control or suppress.
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
111 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
WYZ275>277-280>283-285>287-300-414-415-051300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0022.000000T0000Z-241006T0100Z/
North Bighorn Basin/Worland BLM-Cody Foothills-
Lincoln and Uinta Counties/Lower Elevations-
Natrona County/Casper BLM-Johnson County/Casper BLM-
South Bighorn Basin/Worland BLM-
Upper Wind River Basin/Wind River Basin-South Bighorn Mountains-
Absaroka Mountains/North Shoshone NF-Owl Creek Mountains-
Casper Mountain-Salt and Wyoming Ranges/West Zone Bridger Teton NF-
North Zone Bridger Teton NF and Grand Teton NP-
111 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT SATURDAY...
* AFFECTED AREA:
In Central WY Fire Zones...280...283...285...300.
In North Central WY Fire Zones...275...276...281...282...287.
In Northwest WY Fire Zones...286...415.
In Southwest WY Fire Zone....277.
In West Central WY Fire Zone....414.
* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona.
In North Central WY...Big Horn...Hot Springs...Johnson...Park
Washakie.
In Southwest WY...Uinta.
In West Central WY...Lincoln...Sublette...Teton.
* IMPACTS: Low relative humidity, unseasonably warm temperatures,
and very gusty westerly wind could cause erratic fire behavior.
* WIND: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph. Occasional gusts
50 to 60 mph along the crest and east slopes of fire zone 286.
* HUMIDITY: 9 to 13 percent.
* TEMPERATURES: Lower elevation high temperatures in the mid 70s to
lower 80s Friday, and the upper 60s to lower 70s Saturday.
Mountain high temperatures in the 60s Friday, and the 50s
Saturday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
107 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED ACROSS NORTHEASTERN
WYOMING AND WESTERN SOUTH DAKOTA TODAY AND TOMORROW...
.Gusty south to southwest winds will continue through this
afternoon as a cold front approaches the area. Sustained winds
will reach 15 to 30 mph, with some gusts as high as 45 mph.
Relative humidity values for the rest of this afternoon will fall
below 20 percent across much of the area, with some locations in
northeastern Wyoming and southwestern South Dakota dropping to as
low as 10 percent.
As the front crosses the area tonight into Saturday morning,
relative humidity values may briefly recover above 25 percent.
However, strong south to southwest winds will continue ahead of
the front. Winds will shift to the northwest and strengthen as
the front crosses the region. Critical or near- critical relative
humidity values are expected to return by Saturday afternoon.
Coupled with strong northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up
to 55 mph or greater, critical fire weather conditions are
expected to persist through Saturday afternoon.
SDZ319>335-WYZ314>318-051015-
/O.CON.KUNR.FW.W.0025.000000T0000Z-241006T0000Z/
Northern Black Hills-Central Black Hills-Southern Black Hills-
Fall River County Area-Northern Foot Hills-Eastern Foot Hills-
Custer County Plains-Pine Ridge Area-Butte County Area-
Perkins County-West Central Plains-Ziebach County-
Haakon County Area-Badlands Area-Bennett County Area-
Mellette and Todd Counties-Tripp County-Northern Campbell-
Southern Campbell-Crook County Plains-Weston County Plains-
Wyoming Black Hills-
107 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024 /207 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024/
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/
SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323,
324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, AND 335...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 314 Northern Campbell, 315
Southern Campbell, 316 Crook County Plains, 317 Weston County
Plains, 318 Wyoming Black Hills, 319 Northern Black Hills, 320
Central Black Hills, 321 Southern Black Hills, 322 Fall River
County Area, 323 Northern Foot Hills, 324 Eastern Foot Hills,
325 Custer County Plains, 326 Pine Ridge Area, 327 Butte
County Area, 328 Perkins County, 329 West Central Plains, 330
Ziebach County, 331 Haakon County Area, 332 Badlands Area, 333
Bennett County Area, 334 Mellette and Todd Counties and 335
Tripp County.
* WINDS...This afternoon and evening, south to southwest at 15 to
30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. On Saturday, northwest at 25 to
35 mph with gusts up to 55.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent this afternoon. As low
as 14 percent Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative
humidity would produce critical fire weather conditions.
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
203 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR MOST OF WESTERN AND MUCH OF CENTRAL NORTH
DAKOTA SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
.A cold front will move through western and central North Dakota
early Saturday morning with strong west to northwest winds up to
45 mph and gusts to 65 mph expected through the day and into
Saturday evening. By mid to late morning, through the afternoon,
and into the evening, relative humidities are expected to drop as
low as 22 percent. When combined with the very strong winds, an
extended period of critical fire weather conditions is likely for
most of western and much of central North Dakota on Saturday.
NDZ009>012-017>022-031>036-040>047-050-050715-
/O.CON.KBIS.FW.W.0010.241005T1600Z-241006T0200Z/
Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McHenry-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-
McLean-Sheridan-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-
Kidder-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-
McIntosh-
203 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024 /103 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024/
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/
TO 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITY FOR MOST OF WESTERN AND PORTIONS OF SOUTH CENTRAL NORTH
DAKOTA...
* WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent.
* AFFECTED AREA...Most of western and portions of south central
North Dakota.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become
difficult to control or suppress.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
ZH
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1254 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
NEZ434-435-WYZ417>429-432-051200-
/O.CON.KCYS.FW.W.0037.000000T0000Z-241006T0100Z/
Pine Ridge/Nebraska National Forest-
Box Butte/South Sioux/Niobrara River-
Niobrara/Lower Elevations of Converse/Thunder Basin National
Grassland-
Middle North Platte River Basin/Niobrara and Converse High Plains-
North Laramie Range and Adjacent High Plains-
North Laramie Valley/Shirley Basin-
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Central and West Carbon-
Southwest Carbon County-Sierra Madre Range/Medicine Bow NF-
Upper North Platte River Basin-Snowy Range/Medicine Bow NF-
North Snowy Range Foothills-Southern Laramie Valley-
Southern Laramie Range-Bordeaux/Chugwater/Wheatland-
1254 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT SATURDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 434 and 435.
* WIND...South winds of 15 to 25 mph sustained with gusts of 30
to 35 mph. Winds will shift into the southwest and remain
gusty on Saturday.
* HUMIDITY...Afternoon minimum humidity of 10 to 16 percent.
Overnight humidity recoveries possibly as low as 20 to 25
percent Friday night.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop may spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
131 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024
NEZ204-208-051245-
/O.CAN.KLBF.FW.A.0015.241005T1600Z-241006T0200Z/
/O.EXT.KLBF.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241006T0200Z/
Eastern Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR-
Niobrara Valley/Fort Niobrara NWR/Samuel R McKelvie National
Forest-
131 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024 /1231 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024/
...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/
SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE
NIOBRARA VALLEY AND THE WESTERN SANDHILLS INTO THE PANHANDLE...
The National Weather Service in North Platte has cancelled the
Fire Weather Watch.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 204 Eastern
Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR and Fire Weather Zone 208 Niobrara
Valley/Fort Niobrara NWR/Samuel R McKelvie National Forest.
* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, this afternoon through
Saturday morning. For the Fire Weather Watch, Saturday morning
through Saturday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph today.
North and northwest at 15 to 25 mph gusting to 40 mph Saturday.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 16 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...In the 70s today and Saturday.
* LIGHTNING...None.
* IMPACTS...Any fire start may spread rapidly and become very
difficult to control.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
131 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024
NEZ206-209-210-219-051245-
/O.UPG.KLBF.FW.A.0015.241005T1600Z-241006T0200Z/
/O.EXB.KLBF.FW.W.0021.241005T1600Z-241006T0200Z/
Sandhills/Valentine NWR/Nebraska National Forest-
Loup Rivers Basin-Frenchman Basin-Loess Plains-
131 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024 /1231 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024/
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ TO 9 PM
CDT /8 PM MDT/ SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST NEBRASKA...
The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a Red
Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect
from 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Saturday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 206 Sandhills/Valentine
NWR/Nebraska National Forest, Fire Weather Zone 209 Loup
Rivers Basin, Fire Weather Zone 210 Frenchman Basin and Fire
Weather Zone 219 Loess Plains.
* TIMING...Late Saturday morning into Saturday evening.
* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph becoming north 15 to 25 mph with gusts
up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...In the 70s north to upper 80s south.
* LIGHTNING...None.
* IMPACTS...Any fire start may spread rapidly and become very
difficult to control.
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
1118 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
MTZ130>133-051730-
/O.UPG.KBYZ.FW.A.0008.241005T0600Z-241006T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KBYZ.FW.W.0013.241005T0600Z-241006T0000Z/
Northern Rosebud/Northern Treasure Counties-
Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation/Ashland Ranger District
Custer Natl Forest-Custer County-
Sioux Ranger District Custer National Forest-
1118 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM MDT
SATURDAY...
The National Weather Service in Billings has issued a Red Flag
Warning...which is in effect from midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT
Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong
gusty winds, and wind shift with a cold front will create
erratic fire behavior and new fire starts.
* AFFECTED AREA:
In Southeast MT Fire Zones...130...131...132.
In Southeast MT and Northwest SD Fire Zone...133.
* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Northwest SD...Harding.
In South Central MT...Big Horn.
In Southeast MT...Carter...Custer...Fallon...Powder River
Rosebud...Treasure.
* COLD FRONT: Dry cold front arrives late tonight, bringing a
shift from southwest to strong west to northwest winds.
* WIND: West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* HUMIDITY: As low as 22 percent.
* TEMPERATURES: Up to 71.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute
to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
1118 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
WYZ274-284-051730-
/O.CON.KBYZ.FW.W.0013.241004T1800Z-241006T0000Z/
Sheridan County-Bighorn National Forest-
1118 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT SATURDAY...
* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong
gusty winds, and wind shift with a cold front will create
erratic fire behavior and new fire starts.
* AFFECTED AREA:
In North Central WY Fire Zones...274...284.
* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In North Central WY...Big Horn...Johnson...Sheridan...Washakie.
* COLD FRONT: Dry cold front arrives late tonight, bringing a
shift from southwest to strong west to northwest winds.
* WIND: West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* HUMIDITY: As low as 11 percent.
* TEMPERATURES: Up to 85.
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.
&&
$$
http://weather.gov/Billings
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
1252 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
SDZ001-002-012>014-026-031-032-072-073-078-051000-
/O.UPG.KUNR.HW.A.0006.241005T0900Z-241006T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KUNR.WI.Y.0028.241005T0900Z-241006T0000Z/
Harding-Northern Perkins-Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-Ziebach-
Rapid City-Pennington Co Plains-Haakon-Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills-
Southern Meade Co Plains-Southern Perkins-
Including the cities of Mud Butte, Scenic, Fruitdale, Union
Center, Ellsworth AFB, Milesville, Belle Fourche, Glad Valley,
Ladner, Rapid City, Prairie City, Usta, Newell, Faith, Bison,
Enning, Hoover, Buffalo, Shadehill, Caputa, Howes, South Eagle
Butte, Wasta, Wall, Tilford, Zeona, Ludlow, Belle Fourche
Reservoir, Elm Springs, Box Elder, Lemmon, Opal, Sturgis,
Piedmont, Midland, Summerset, Sorum, Dupree, New Underwood, Vale,
Reva, White Owl, Quinn, Black Hawk, Camp Crook, Red Owl, Cherry
Creek, Redig, Meadow, and Philip
1252 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM MDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northwestern and western South Dakota.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM MDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control,
especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds
can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
Wong
High Wind Watch
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
920 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024
NDZ019-020-034-035-042-045>048-050-051-051200-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.A.0001.241005T1200Z-241006T0600Z/
Mercer-Oliver-Morton-Burleigh-Grant-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-
McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Fort Yates, New Leipzig, Bismarck,
Strasburg, Carson, Solen, Ashley, Ellendale, Kulm, Center,
Mandan, Wishek, Napoleon, Linton, Selfridge, Oakes, Beulah,
Lamoure, Hazen, Gackle, Edgeley, and Elgin
920 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024 /820 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024/
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/
SATURDAY THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast North Dakota.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings
and signs. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There could be a lull in the strongest winds
Saturday morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Secure things that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling.
&&
$$
Adam
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
920 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024
NDZ031>033-040-041-043-044-051200-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.A.0001.241005T0900Z-241006T0300Z/
Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
Including the cities of New England, Beach, Bowman, Dickinson,
Mott, Hettinger, Medora, and Marmarth
820 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM MDT SATURDAY THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...Southwest North Dakota.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings
and signs. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There could be a lull in the strongest winds
Saturday morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Secure objects that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
118 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024
SDZ003>005-009-010-015-050630-
/O.CON.KABR.HW.A.0001.241005T1200Z-241006T0600Z/
Corson-Campbell-McPherson-Walworth-Edmunds-Dewey-
Including the cities of Ipswich, Eureka, Herreid, Isabel,
McIntosh, and Mobridge
118 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024 /1218 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024/
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...Campbell, Corson, Dewey, Edmunds, McPherson, and Walworth
Counties.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
&&
$$
Wise
Air Quality Alert
WYZ010-016>018-071900-
Northeast Johnson County-Upper Wind River Basin-Wind River Basin-
Lander Foothills-
Including the cities of Buffalo, Dubois, Riverton, Shoshoni,
and Lander
1054 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM MDT MONDAY...
The following message is transmitted on behalf of the Wyoming
Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, and the
Wyoming Department of Health.
* WHAT...Air Quality Alert for Wildfire Smoke.
* WHERE...The Wind River Basin, including Dubois, Riverton, and
Lander, as well as northern Johnson County, including Buffalo.
* WHEN...From Now through 100 PM Monday, October 7.
* IMPACTS...Smoke from the Fish Creek and Pack Trail Fires near
Dubois, and the Elk Fire near Sheridan, continues to be observed
across much of western, northern, and central Wyoming. The smoke is
limiting visibilities at times.
HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends
that the elderly, young children, and individuals with respiratory
problems avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor
activities during this time. Wildfire smoke is made up of a variety
of pollutants, including particulate matter and ozone, which can
cause respiratory health effects. Although these people are most
susceptible to health impacts, the Department of Health also advises
that everyone should avoid prolonged exposure to poor air quality
conditions.
CURRENT CONDITIONS...The Wyoming Department of Environmental
Quality, Air Quality Division offers near real-time air quality data
for Wyoming`s monitoring stations and health effects information to
help the public interpret current conditions. Current air quality
conditions across the state of Wyoming can be found at
http://www.wyvisnet.com/.
$$
McDonald
WYZ198-199-071900-
Northeast Bighorn Mountains-Sheridan Foothills-
Including the cities of Burgess Jct and Sheridan
1032 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM MDT MONDAY...
The following message is transmitted on behalf of the Wyoming
Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division and the
Wyoming Department of Health.
WHAT...Air Quality Alert for Wildfire Smoke.
WHERE...Sheridan County, Wyoming.
WHEN...through 1 PM Monday.
IMPACTS...Heavy smoke from the Elk Fire in the northern Bighorn
Mountains.
HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends the
elderly, young children, and individuals with respiratory problems
avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor activities
during this time. Wildfire smoke is made up of a variety of
pollutants, including particulate matter and ozone, which can cause
respiratory health effects. Although these people are most
susceptible to health impacts, the Department of Health also advises
that everyone should avoid prolonged exposure to poor air quality
conditions.
CURRENT CONDITIONS...The Wyoming Department of Environmental
Quality, Air Quality Division offers near real-time air quality data
for Wyoming`s monitoring stations and health effects information to
help the public interpret current conditions. Current air quality
conditions across the state of Wyoming can be found at
http://www.wyvisnet.com/
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
645 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024
NDZ009>012-017>022-031>037-040>048-050-051-052345-
Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McHenry-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-
McLean-Sheridan-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-
Kidder-Stutsman-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-
Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
645 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024 /545 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
North Dakota, northwest North Dakota, south central North Dakota,
southeast North Dakota, and southwest North Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
Near critical fire weather conditions are possible over portions
of southwest and south central North Dakota through early this
evening.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
A Red Flag Warning is in effect from mid morning through mid
evening on Saturday. See www.weather.gov/bis for additional
information.
High Wind Watches and Warnings are in effect across western and
central North Dakota from early morning through late evening on
Saturday. See www.weather.gov/bis for additional information.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
356 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024
IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-
098-NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-052>071-052100-
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-
356 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024
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...This Afternoon and Tonight
Breezy south-southeast winds and low relative humidity will
result in continued elevated fire danger, particularly for those
west of I-29 this afternoon and evening. Critical conditions are
expected along and west of the James River.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Strong winds on Saturday combined with low relative humidity values
may result in near-critical to critical fire danger, with strongest
winds and driest relative humidity values for those west of I-29.
Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph expected.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service North Platte NE
323 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024
NEZ004>010-022>029-035>038-056>059-069>071-094-052030-
Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Garden-Grant-
Hooker-Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Arthur-McPherson-Logan-
Custer-Deuel-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Western Cherry-
323 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024 /223 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north
central Nebraska.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Critical fire weather conditions expected today across the northern
Sandhills into western Nebraska. A Red Flag Warning is in effect
until 9pm CT Saturday across the northern Sandhills and the Panhandle.
Elevated to near critical fire weather concerns for the Sandhills
into southwest and central Nebraska this evening.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Critical fire weather conditions expected on Saturday for all of
western and north central Nebraska. The main hazards will be strong
winds with gust up to 40 mph possible along with minimum relative
humidity values down to 10 to 15 percent. The Red Flag Warning will
expand to include all of north central and western Nebraska until 9pm
CT Saturday evening.
Elevated fire weather concerns expected Sunday through Thursday as
warm temperatures and dry conditions continue.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
212 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
SDZ001-002-012>014-025>027-030>032-041>044-046-047-049-072>078-
051300-
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-
212 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024 /312 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western South
Dakota.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
Critical fire weather conditions are expected, with poor relative
humidity recovery tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Strong northwest winds are expected on Saturday, strongest over
northwest South Dakota where gusts to 55 mph are expected.
Critical fire weather conditions will persist through Saturday.
.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
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
212 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
SDZ024-028-029-WYZ054>060-051300-
Northern Black Hills-Central Black Hills-Southern Black Hills-
Northern Campbell-Southern Campbell-Western Crook-
Wyoming Black Hills-Weston County Plains-Newcastle-
Northeastern Crook-
212 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Black Hills
of South Dakota...northeast Wyoming...and the Black Hills of
Wyoming.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
Critical fire weather conditions are expected, with poor relative
humidity recovery tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Critical fire weather conditions will persist through Saturday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today.
&&
Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio for further updates...or check
our web site at weather.gov/rapidcity
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
128 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
NEZ002-003-019>021-054-055-095-096-WYZ101>103-105-108-110>115-
117>119-051930-
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-Shirley Basin-Goshen County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-Southwest Carbon County-
Sierra Madre Range-Upper North Platte River Basin-Snowy Range-
Laramie Valley-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Central Laramie County-East Laramie County-
128 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of panhandle
Nebraska...east central Wyoming...south central Wyoming and
southeast Wyoming.
.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT
Red Flag Warnings in effect through 7pm Saturday. Warm, windy
conditions expected to persist.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
Very dry conditions to continue for the foreseeable future.
.Spotter information statement...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
128 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
WYZ104-106-107-109-116-051930-
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
East Platte County-Central Carbon County-South Laramie Range-
128 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of south central
Wyoming and southeast Wyoming.
.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT
High Wind Warnings are in effect from midnight tonight through 6pm
Saturday. Red Flag Warning in effect until 7pm Saturday. Warm, dry
conditions expected.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
Very dry conditions to continue for the foreseeable future.
.Spotter information statement...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Riverton WY
1219 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
WYZ001>020-022>030-051300-
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-
1219 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...Red Flag Warning through Saturday Evening for Central and
Western Wyoming...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Western and Central Wyoming.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.
Critical fire weather conditions are expected Friday afternoon
and evening through the overnight hours due to gusty westerly
wind and low minimum relative humidity values.
Strong west wind, especially between 9 PM and 6 AM, will blow
along the crest and east slopes of the Absaroka and Wind River
Ranges. Mountain wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph are possible across
the highest elevations. Nearby valley and foothill locations are
likely to see 40 to 50 mph wind gusts.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
A cold front early Saturday morning will turn winds to the north
and northwest. These winds persist into Saturday afternoon. As a
result, critical fire weather conditions continue before improving
around sunset Saturday evening.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
422 AM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024
SDZ003>005-009-010-015>017-033>037-045-048-051-050930-
Corson-Campbell-McPherson-Walworth-Edmunds-Dewey-Potter-Faulk-
Stanley-Sully-Hughes-Hyde-Hand-Jones-Lyman-Buffalo-
422 AM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024 /322 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central South Dakota and
north central South Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
A Red Flag Warning has been issued for this afternoon due to ongoing
dry fuels, wind gusts of 30 to 45 mph, and relative humidity as low
as 20 to 30 percent.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Near critical to critical fire conditions expected Saturday as wind
gusts of 40 to 60 mph are forecasted along with relative humidity
values as low as 15 to 25 percent.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
