HIGH WIND WARNING today
HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TODAY TO MIDNIGHT TONIGHT.
* TIMING...Strong winds beginning mid to late afternoon and
persisting into the overnight hours, then again from late
Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.
* WINDS...West to northwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
* SNOW SHOWERS...Significantly reduced visibility will be possible
in snow showers tonight, mainly over northern areas.
* IMPACTS...High profile vehicles will likely be affected by
strong winds. Travel, in general, may be hampered at times
tonight due to short-lived, but poor visibility in snow
showers. Also, minor property damage is possible, along with
downed tree branches.
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 more can lead to property damage.
A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph, or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.
Instructions:
Take necessary precautions.
Address/Location
Hyde County Emergency Management
529 1st St
Highmore, SD 57345
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 605-852-2595
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- High Wind Warning