High Wind — Meade Co. Plains, South Dakota

1999-05-05 to 1999-05-06 · Meade Co. Plains, South Dakota

Wider weather episode

A slow moving low pressure system moved across western South Dakota and deepened as it moved into the eastern portions of the state while high pressure pushed in over the Rocky Mountains. Very strong northwest winds developed in western South Dakota and continued for nearly 48 hours. Numerous businesses had large signs blown down and billboards on the interstate were broken at their bases. Airlines cancelled flights into and out of Rapid City due to the high winds. Numerous power outages were also reported due to trees falling across the power lines.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5698431. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.