RAPID CITY, S.D. – A Wind Advisory and a Freeze Warning are in effect across portions of northwestern and southwestern South Dakota, bringing high winds and freezing temperatures to the Rapid City area.

The Wind Advisory remains in effect from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. MDT Thursday. Forecasters expect northwest winds between 25 and 35 mph, with gusts reaching up to 55 mph.

A Freeze Warning is scheduled from 9 p.m. Thursday evening to 9 a.m. MDT Friday. Sub-freezing temperatures are expected to drop as low as 27 degrees across the warned area.

Both weather alerts cover portions of northwestern and southwestern South Dakota surrounding Rapid City.