Strong Wind — Hanson, South Dakota

2024-12-09 · Hanson, South Dakota

Event narrative

Winds were sustained at times to 30 to 35 mph with gusts as high as 47 mph near Alexandria.

Wider weather episode

A strong pressure gradient behind a cold front brought winds that were sustained from 30 to 38 mph and gusted briefly over 45 mph across southeast South Dakota.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1228414. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.