High Wind — Meade Co. Plains, South Dakota

2002-05-21 · Meade Co. Plains, South Dakota

Wider weather episode

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_id 5291571. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.