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Hamlin County Sheriff's Office
Friday March 13th, 2026 :: 02:39 p.m. CDT

Alert

Expect dangerous travel conditions this weekend. Winter Storm Warning for Saturday Night then Blizzard Warning on Sunday for Hamlin County

For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation and widespread blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. 

For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Total snow accumulations for the event will be between 9 and 15 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze.

For the Winter Storm Warning, from 7 PM Saturday to 3 AM CDT Sunday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 3 AM to 7 PM CDT Sunday.

Instructions:

Travel could be very difficult. Whiteout conditions will make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Address/Location
Hamlin County Sheriff's Office
300 4th St
Hayti, SD 57241

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 605-783-3232

Alert Details

Severity:
Extreme - Extraordinary 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:
Blizzard Warning

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