Strong Wind — Lake, South Dakota

2025-02-28 · Lake, South Dakota

Event narrative

Winds were sustained at 30 to 39 mph with a peak gust of 52 mph 9 miles south of Madison and 49 mph at Madison.

Wider weather episode

Strong winds gusted over 45 mph behind a strong cold front which dropped south across the Northern Plains on February 28.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1237646. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.