Thunderstorm Wind in McPherson County, South Dakota

Thunderstorm Wind June 27, 2024 · McPherson County, South Dakota

60 mph

Estimated gust (52 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A member of the public estimates thunderstorm winds reached approximately 60 mph.

The wider storm

A line of storms moved across central South Dakota during the late evening and early overnight hours. The storms mainly generated strong winds, with observed gusts as high as 74 mph. These thunderstorm winds were responsible for damaging a pole barn located 1 mile south of Highmore. Additionally, a farmer later indicated that a tornado had touched down in an open field, which was confirmed by satellite data.

Began near Hillsview (45.6200, -99.4700).

Other tornadoes from the same storm system

1 more tornado the National Weather Service filed under this storm episode.

EF0 Faulk County

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1189244. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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