Public Safety · Rapid City, SD
Wind Gusts to 50 mph Thursday, Freeze Near 30 Friday Morning in Rapid City Area
Strong northwesterly winds with gusts of 45–50 mph are expected across Rapid City around midday Thursday, with the strongest gusts (50–55 mph) near Buffalo. A freeze warning remains in effect until 8 a.m. MDT Wednesday for Harding, Perkins and Ziebach counties, where lows could reach 30–32 degrees. Friday morning brings a broader freeze risk, with Rapid City's low forecast near 30 degrees; residents are urged to secure loose outdoor items and protect sensitive plants. Drivers of high-profile vehicles should prepare for crosswinds Thursday afternoon. Showers Wednesday along Interstate 90 could bring about half an inch of rain to communities including Newcastle, Custer, Hot Springs, Pine Ridge and Martin.