First published Nov 1, 2026, 7:42:16 PM UTC · Last updated Nov 1, 2026, 7:42:16 PM UTC

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High Wind Watch — NWS Rapid City SD

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High Wind Watch issued November 1 at 12:08PM MST until November 3 at 6:00AM MST by NWS Rapid City SD

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The NWS Rapid City issued a High Wind Watch for portions of northwestern and southwestern South Dakota, with northwest winds of 30–40 mph and gusts up to 60 mph possible. The watch covers Monday morning through late Monday night, and the alert states it remains in effect until November 3 at 6:00 AM MST.

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Affected location: South Dakota

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The alert says the possible winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs, cause power outages, and make travel difficult.

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Confidence: 6/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 3/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS High Wind Watch issued November 1 at 12:08PM MST until November 3 at 6:00AM MST by NWS Rapid City SD

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