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National Weather Service Rapid City SD
153 AM MDT Fri May 17 2024

SDZ001-002-012>014-025-026-031-032-072-073-078-172300-
/O.NEW.KUNR.WI.Y.0017.240518T0000Z-240518T0900Z/
Harding-Northern Perkins-Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-Ziebach-
Northern Foothills-Rapid City-Pennington Co Plains-Haakon-
Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills-Southern Meade Co Plains-Southern
Perkins-
Including the cities of Newell, Milesville, Opal, Cherry Creek,
Zeona, Shadehill, Fruitdale, Buffalo, Reva, Summerset, Camp
Crook, Bison, New Underwood, Caputa, Whitewood, Ladner, Box
Elder, Philip, Wasta, Belle Fourche Reservoir, Red Owl, Belle
Fourche, South Eagle Butte, Usta, Glad Valley, Union Center,
Sorum, Faith, Howes, Dupree, White Owl, Redig, Sturgis, Black
Hawk, Elm Springs, Meadow, Ellsworth AFB, Spearfish, Tilford,
Ludlow, Wall, Quinn, Vale, Mud Butte, Scenic, Lemmon, Prairie
City, Hoover, Piedmont, Saint Onge, Rapid City, Enning, and
Midland
153 AM MDT Fri May 17 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM MDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwestern and southwestern South Dakota.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 3 AM 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.

&&

$$

Carstens


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
429 AM MDT Fri May 17 2024

SDZ001-002-012>014-078-WYZ060-181300-
Harding-Northern Perkins-Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-Ziebach-
Southern Perkins-Northeastern Crook-
429 AM MDT Fri May 17 2024

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

There is a slight risk (level 2 of 5) of severe thunderstorms
this afternoon and evening, meaning that scattered severe storms
are possible. Primary hazards include damaging winds and large
hail.

A cold front will cross the area this evening. Behind it, strong
northwest winds are expected, with gusts to 50 mph possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

A daily chance of thunderstorms is expected Sunday through the
first half of next week. Widespread severe weather is not expected
at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may 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
429 AM MDT Fri May 17 2024

SDZ024>026-028-031-032-072-073-WYZ054-056-057-181300-
Northern Black Hills-Northern Foothills-Rapid City-
Central Black Hills-Pennington Co Plains-Haakon-
Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills-Southern Meade Co Plains-
Northern Campbell-Western Crook-Wyoming Black Hills-
429 AM MDT Fri May 17 2024

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

There is a marginal risk (level 1 of 5) of severe thunderstorms
this afternoon and evening, meaning that isolated severe storms
are possible. Primary hazards include damaging winds and large
hail.

A cold front will cross the area this evening. Behind it, strong
northwest winds are expected, with gusts to 50 mph possible across
the plains.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

A daily chance of thunderstorms is expected Sunday through the
first half of next week. Widespread severe weather is not expected
at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may 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
429 AM MDT Fri May 17 2024

SDZ027-029-030-041>044-046-047-049-074>077-WYZ055-058-059-181300-
Southern Foothills-Southern Black Hills-Custer Co Plains-
Western Fall River-Northern Oglala Lakota-Northern Jackson-
Bennett-Mellette-Todd-Tripp-Hermosa Foothills-Eastern Fall River-
Southern Oglala Lakota-Southern Jackson-Southern Campbell-
Weston County Plains-Newcastle-
429 AM MDT Fri May 17 2024 /529 AM CDT Fri May 17 2024/

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A cold front crossing the area this evening will bring gusty winds
up to 45 mph tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

A daily chance of thunderstorms is expected Sunday through the
first half of next week. Widespread severe weather is not expected
at this time.

.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 Grand Forks ND
514 AM CDT Fri May 17 2024

MNZ001>005-007-008-013>015-022-027-029-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-
026>030-038-039-049-052>054-181015-
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall-
Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen-West Becker-Wilkin-Towner-
Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-
Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-
Richland-Western Walsh-
514 AM CDT Fri May 17 2024

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North
Dakota, west central and northwest Minnesota.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are expected across
the region Friday afternoon and evening. The main hazards will be
strong winds of up to 70 mph and hail of up to a quarter in size.
Make sure to have a way to receive warnings throughout the day.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Gusty winds are anticipated on Saturday. There is a 70 percent
chance for winds to gust greater than 40 mph Saturday afternoon
and early evening.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
514 AM CDT Fri May 17 2024

MNZ006-009-016-017-023-024-028-030>032-040-181015-
Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-
South Clearwater-Hubbard-East Becker-West Otter Tail-
East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-
514 AM CDT Fri May 17 2024

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of west central
and northwest Minnesota.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Thunderstorms are expected across the region this afternoon and
evening. Lightning will be the biggest threat. Remember when
thunder roars to go indoors.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
501 AM CDT Fri May 17 2024

IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-
098-NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-052>071-181015-
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-
501 AM CDT Fri May 17 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for 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.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

A more active pattern will set up Sunday through Tuesday of next
week. While much uncertainty remains regarding exact timing and
location, there will be the possibility of a few strong to severe
storms, as well as areas of heavy rainfall during this time frame.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
439 AM CDT Fri May 17 2024

NDZ018>023-025-031>037-040>048-050-051-180945-
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-
439 AM CDT Fri May 17 2024 /339 AM MDT Fri May 17 2024/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of south central
North Dakota, southeast North Dakota, and southwest North Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and
evening. The expected hazards are damaging winds to 70 mph and
quarter sized hail.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Strong westerly winds are possible on Saturday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
409 AM CDT Fri May 17 2024

MNZ054>057-064-065-073>075-082-083-091-092-180915-
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Yellow Medicine-Renville-
Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault-
409 AM CDT Fri May 17 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Minnesota...south central Minnesota...southwest Minnesota and
west central Minnesota.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Afternoon humidity values falling below 30 percent and southwest
winds gusting to around 25 mph will lead to elevated fire weather
conditions around southwest Minnesota this afternoon.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Afternoon humidity values falling below 30 percent and west winds
gusting to around 35 mph will lead to elevated fire weather
conditions across western Minnesota Saturday afternoon.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SKYWARN spotter activation will not be needed.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
338 AM CDT Fri May 17 2024

MNZ039-046-SDZ008-011-018>023-037-045-048-051-180845-
Traverse-Big Stone-Roberts-Day-Spink-Clark-Codington-Grant-Hamlin-
Deuel-Hand-Jones-Lyman-Buffalo-
338 AM CDT Fri May 17 2024

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Scattered thunderstorms possible (15-30%) late this afternoon into
this evening. While organized severe weather is not anticipated,
some of these storms could become strong with localized small hail
(pea to nickle sized) and wind gusts between 40-50 mph.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
338 AM CDT Fri May 17 2024

SDZ003>007-009-010-015>017-033>036-180845-
Corson-Campbell-McPherson-Brown-Marshall-Walworth-Edmunds-Dewey-
Potter-Faulk-Stanley-Sully-Hughes-Hyde-
338 AM CDT Fri May 17 2024 /238 AM MDT Fri May 17 2024/

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Strong to severe thunderstorms possible late this afternoon into this
evening. The main threat with any thunderstorm development will be
strong wind gusts between 60 to 70 mph. Hail up to quarter sized is
also possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

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