Thunderstorm Wind in Stanley County, South Dakota

Thunderstorm Wind May 19, 2024 · Stanley County, South Dakota

81 mph

Estimated gust (70 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

The public estimated thunderstorm wind gusts of 70 to 80 mph was responsible for knocking down Cottonwood tree limbs.

The wider storm

Weak low pressure moving through central South Dakota provided the focus for strong to severe thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening hours. Peak winds of 64 mph were measured at the Department of Transportation weather station 10 miles southwest of Chantier Creek Recreation Area. Hail ranged from dime to ping pong sized with the largest of that falling 7 miles northwest of McLaughlin.

Began near Hayes Hamilton Arpt (44.6600, -101.1400).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1169168. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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