High Wind in Meade Co. Plains, South Dakota

High Wind May 21, 2002 · Meade Co. Plains, South Dakota

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The wider storm

An early morning cold front pushed across western South Dakota. Behind the front a strong surface pressure gradient was aided by strong low-level winds forced to the surface by a broad area of subsidence. Winds were sustained at 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 55 mph through the afternoon and evening hours.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5291571. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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