United States / Midwest / South Dakota
Meade County, South Dakota, Friday, October 16, 2026
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Version 1 · Oct 17, 1:06 AM MDTVersion 2 · Oct 17, 8:34 PM MDTVersion 3 · Oct 18, 8:38 PM MDT4 official warnings recorded: Freeze Warning. We can’t see: Safety, Roads And Transit, Health.
Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full
“Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 4:06AM CDT until October 16 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Rapid City SD”
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26. * WHERE...Portions of northwestern and southwestern South Dakota and northeast Wyoming. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
“Freeze Warning issued October 15 at 10:59PM MDT until October 16 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD”
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 degrees. * WHERE...Portions of northwestern and southwestern South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
“Freeze Warning issued October 15 at 11:48AM MDT until October 16 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD”
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwestern and southwestern South Dakota. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 11 PM MDT this evening. For the Freeze Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control, especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
“Freeze Warning issued October 15 at 1:51AM MDT until October 16 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD”
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwestern and southwestern South Dakota. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 11 PM MDT this evening. For the Freeze Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control, especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
What Each Status Rests On
Open a topic for its recordsWeatherOfficial Warning4 official warnings in effect: Freeze Warning.
Weather
Official Warning4 official warnings in effect: Freeze Warning.
Official Warnings
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GovernmentQuietNo headline or meeting from this topic’s sources is on record for this day.
Government
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Meetings That Day
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Local NewsQuiet4 reports on this day, none published as an event.
Local News
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