High Wind in Emmet, Iowa

A gust of 59 mph at KEST.

A strong low pressure system passed north of the area through the day, setting up a strong pressure gradient across the state. Conditions were very dry, allowing for very deep mixing. A wind advisory and a red flag warning were in effect for the day and widespread gusts of 45-55 mph from the I-80 corridor north to the Iowa Minnesota border. A couple gusts of 58 and 59 mph were also reported. In the strong winds one semi also tipped over on I-35 near Mason City. Winds at the time of the accident were gusting around 45 mph.