Sioux Falls, South Dakota – A powerful wind system is set to sweep across South Dakota and surrounding states Thursday, with gusts reaching up to 55 mph and posing travel and power outage risks from morning through early Friday.
According to the National Weather Service, a Wind Advisory goes into effect at 7 a.m. Thursday for south-central and southeastern South Dakota—including Yankton, Gregory, and Mitchell—and at 10 a.m. for central and northeastern areas like Pierre, Huron, and Faulkton. In neighboring states, similar advisories stretch across northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota, and into southern North Dakota, including Bismarck and Dickinson.
Cities such as Sioux Falls, Aberdeen, and Chamberlain should expect sustained winds of 25 to 40 mph with damaging gusts likely. High-profile vehicles on I-29, I-90, and U.S. Highway 83 may face difficult driving conditions. Loose outdoor items should be secured, and residents are urged to stay alert for potential tree damage or isolated power outages…