Strong Wind — Buena Vista, Iowa

2024-12-09 · Buena Vista, Iowa

Event narrative

Winds were occasionally sustained from 30 to 35 mph with gusts as high as 45 mph near Storm Lake.

Wider weather episode

A strong pressure gradient behind a cold front brought winds that were sustained from 30 to 37 mph and gusted briefly over 45 mph across a small portion of northwest Iowa.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1228426. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.