High Wind — Northern Foot Hills, South Dakota

2020-11-13 · Northern Foot Hills, South Dakota

Wider weather episode

Strong southwesterly winds developed in the late afternoon and evening across the northern Black Hills area ahead of an approaching cold front. Wind gusts to 70 mph were noted, with a few higher gusts in the Spearfish area. Some trees and power lines were downed, especially in the Spearfish area and the northern Black Hills.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 923733. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.