High Wind in Rapid City, South Dakota

High Wind December 15, 2021 · Rapid City, South Dakota

58 mph

Measured gust (50 kt)

The wider storm

A strong cold front crossed the region, bringing a round of very gusty northwestern winds during the late morning and afternoon hours. The strongest winds were from the west central to south central South Dakota plains, where some wind gusts of 65 to 80 mph were recorded.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 990054. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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