SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) – Before the snow starts, high winds are already causing problems for South Dakota drivers.

The South Dakota Highway Patrol released a photo of a truck and trailer tipping over due to high wind speeds. The authorities urge drivers to exercise caution and check the latest forecast for the trip.

The KELOLAND Storm Center reported that the peak winds in the west and center of KELOLAND were very strong in the west and center. In the past 12 hours a strong gust of wind of 150 km / h was reported in Buffalo. Expect 70-80 mph gusts of wind in Rapid City.

Most of the Interstate 29 corridor will be under a snow storm warning starting Thursday at 6:00 p.m.

The American Automobile Association recommends taking various precautions during winter.

Given the scorching winds, the snow and the icy roads in KELOLAND, there are some things to consider when driving in winter AAA.

Before you go out on the street –

  1. Make sure your tires are properly inflated and have plenty of tread.
  2. Always keep at least half a tank of fuel in your vehicle.
  3. Do not use cruise control when driving on slippery surfaces such as ice and snow.

During driving –

  1. Accelerate and slow down slowly
  2. Increase your next distance
  3. Don’t go up hills
  4. Don’t stop if you can avoid it

Always check the weather before setting off. Check out the latest forecast from the KELOLAND Live Doppler HD Storm Center below.

If you get stuck in the snow –

  1. Stay with your vehicle
  2. Be visible: Tie a colored cloth to the antenna of your vehicle or place a cloth on top of a rolled up window to signal an emergency. Leave the dome lights on at night if possible
  3. Cleaning the exhaust pipe: Make sure that the exhaust pipe is not clogged with snow, ice or mud.
  4. Save fuel

Winter weather resources

Here is the latest forecast update from the KELOLAND Live Doppler HD Storm Center:

Find out more about the impending storm in the KELOLAND Live Doppler HD Storm Center in the latest forecast update from our meteorologists:

For a full list of weather warnings in KELOLAND, Click here.

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