High Wind in Northern Perkins, South Dakota

High Wind October 17, 2023 · Northern Perkins, South Dakota

60 mph

Measured gust (52 kt)

The wider storm

Strong northwesterly winds developed for a brief period across portions of northwest and west central South Dakota as a cold front passed through the area, aided by scattered showers along the front. Wind gusts to over 60 mph were recorded for about an hour, with a few gusts to 70 mph in Harding County.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1140840. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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