Thunderstorm Wind in Mellette County, South Dakota

Thunderstorm Wind August 13, 2025 · Mellette County, South Dakota

63 mph

Measured gust (55 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

SD Mesonet recorded wind gust.

A squall line developed during and brought severe wind gusts across western SD.

Began near Cedar Butte (43.6000, -101.1000).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1292771. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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