High Wind — Buffalo, South Dakota

2025-04-28 · Buffalo, South Dakota

Wider weather episode

A low pressure system behind a thunderstorm complex generated sporadic high winds across central South Dakota. A peak wind gust of 69 mph was recorded at the South Dakota Department of Transportation mesonet site 3 miles southeast of Reliance, with a 67 mph gust recorded at the South Dakota State University mesonet station 6 miles south southeast of Kennebec.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1240931. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.