Strong Wind — Clay, South Dakota

2024-12-04 · Clay, South Dakota

Event narrative

Winds were sustained from 30 to 38 mph with gusts as high as 54 mph at Vermillion and

49 mph 7 miles west-southwest of Beresford.

Wider weather episode

Behind a strong cold front, deep-layer mixing created daytime winds which were sustained from 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1227057. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.