High Wind — Southern Foot Hills, South Dakota

2021-01-13 to 2021-01-14 · Southern Foot Hills, South Dakota

Wider weather episode

An intense low pressure system slowly crossed the region, bringing a prolonged period of very strong northwesterly winds. A tight pressure gradient remained across the Northern Plains, with 36 hours of strong winds over much of the western South Dakota plains. Gusts of 60 to 80 mph were reported across much of the area, with a few higher gusts from Buffalo to the Rapid City area. Some minor damage resulted with isolated power outages and tractor trailers were tipped over on Interstate 90.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 932629. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.