High Wind Watch for Dakota Junction, Nebraska
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
251 AM MDT Sun May 5 2024
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Dawes County-
Including the cities of Chadron and Chadron St Park
251 AM MDT Sun May 5 2024
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...Dawes County including Chadron and areas along the Pine
Ridge.
* WHEN...From Sunday evening through late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
campers and tractor trailers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high
wind event. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58
MPH or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.