South Dakota wind advisories
There are no wind advisories in South Dakota right now. The last one was issued on November 2, 2026.
Gusty winds will make driving difficult and may blow around loose objects and down tree limbs.
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Active wind advisories in South Dakota
None right now. Other active alerts in South Dakota: none.
Wind Advisories in South Dakota by year
South Dakota averaged 73.8 wind advisories per year from 2016 to 2025, and has had 54 so far in 2026. The most recent was issued on November 2, 2026.
Counties with the most wind advisories
| County | 2016–2025 |
|---|---|
| Butte County | 199 |
| Perkins County | 193 |
| Harding County | 191 |
| Ziebach County | 162 |
| Jackson County | 150 |
| Corson County | 150 |
| Dewey County | 148 |
| Haakon County | 147 |
| Stanley County | 138 |
| Hughes County | 133 |
What a wind advisory means
Wind advisories are for winds below high wind warning criteria but strong enough to cause problems, commonly sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph or gusts of 46 to 57 mph.
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What to do
- Use extra caution driving, especially in high-profile vehicles.
- Secure outdoor objects.
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