High Wind — Roberts, South Dakota

2025-01-17 · Roberts, South Dakota

Event narrative

Multiple semi-trucks and trucks with trailers were blown off Interstate 29. The peak wind gusts at the Sisseton ASOS nearby was 58 mph. The highest wind gust in Roberts county was observed at the DOT station near Summit with a peak gust of 62 mph.

Wider weather episode

High winds followed behind a cold front that moved through during the daytime hours Jan 17th. A peak wind gust of 62 mph was recorded at the Department of Transportation weather station near Summit. The Department of Transportation also reported multiple semi-trucks that were blown off Interstate 29. The peak wind gusts at the Sisseton ASOS nearby was 58 mph. Numerous additional weather stations gusted in the 50 to 55 mph range behind the front.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1223761. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.