Public Safety
High Wind Watch for Western South Dakota: Nov. 2-3
The KOTA First Alert Weather Team has declared Monday, Nov. 2, a First Alert Weather Day due to potential wind gusts of 60 mph or higher in western South Dakota. A high wind watch is in effect from 9 a.m. Monday through 6 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, affecting communities including Rapid City, Sturgis, and Spearfish. Residents are advised to secure loose outdoor items and drive with caution, particularly if operating high-profile vehicles.