High Wind — O'brien, Iowa

2025-02-28 · O'brien, Iowa

Event narrative

Winds were sustained at times from 40 to 45 mph with a peak gust of 59 mph at Sheldon.

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 1238412. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.