Lake Alvin Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:05AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

Locally strong winds in the James valley could exceed 60mph for a few hours this morning. Damaging winds will blow down tree limbs and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

High Wind Warning issued April 16 at 3:51AM CDT until April 16 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southeast winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. For the Wind Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Beadle County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 AM CDT early this morning. For the Wind Advisory, until 5 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 3:51AM CDT until April 16 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southeast winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. For the Wind Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Beadle County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 AM CDT early this morning. For the Wind Advisory, until 5 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 3:51AM CDT until April 16 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 5 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 1:57AM MDT until April 16 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Jackson County, including portions of the Pine Ridge Reservation, Haakon, Western Fall River, Bennett, Eastern Fall River, Southern Oglala Lakota, and Southern Jackson. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM MDT this evening. * 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.

High Wind Warning issued April 16 at 1:57AM MDT until April 16 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph, mainly later this morning and afternoon. * WHERE...Oglala Lakota County, including portions of the Pine Ridge Reservation, Custer Co Plains, Pennington Co Plains, and Southern Meade Co Plains. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this 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. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris.

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 1:57AM MDT until April 16 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph, mainly later this morning and afternoon. * WHERE...Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills, Hermosa Foothills, and Rapid City. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * 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.

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 2:51AM CDT until April 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Brown, Clark, Day, Marshall, and Spink Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:24PM CDT until April 16 at 5:15AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of central South Dakota, including the following county, Jones. * WHEN...Until 515 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1122 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Murdo. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood