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High Wind in Pennington Co Plains, South Dakota

High Wind April 15, 2024 · Pennington Co Plains, South Dakota

72 mph

Measured gust (63 kt)

The wider storm

Strong winds briefly developed in the Rapid City area and adjacent plains in the late evening due to the development of a wake low behind a departing mesoscale convective system. Some gusts of 60 to around 70 mph were recorded in the Rapid City area and adjacent plains to the east.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1163644. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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