A strong cold front out of southern Canada moved southeast through western and central North Dakota producing widespread strong winds to the region. Sustained winds greater than 40 mph with occasional gust over 50 mph were common across the area. The strongest gust reported was 69 mph 5 miles east of Richardton in Stark County. No reports of damage or injuries were received.

High Wind in STARK, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-04 09:00:00 to 20-DEC-04 23:59:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 60 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in WARD, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-04 09:00:00 to 20-DEC-04 23:59:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 43 MS
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in KIDDER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-04 09:00:00 to 20-DEC-04 23:59:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in MORTON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-04 09:00:00 to 20-DEC-04 23:59:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in MOUNTRAIL, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-04 09:00:00 to 20-DEC-04 23:59:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 43 ES
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in OLIVER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-04 09:00:00 to 20-DEC-04 23:59:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 45 ES
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in RENVILLE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-04 09:00:00 to 20-DEC-04 23:59:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 43 ES
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in SHERIDAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-04 09:00:00 to 20-DEC-04 23:59:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 45 ES
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in MERCER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-04 09:00:00 to 20-DEC-04 23:59:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 45 ES
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in SIOUX, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-04 09:00:00 to 20-DEC-04 23:59:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 48 ES
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in SLOPE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-04 09:00:00 to 20-DEC-04 23:59:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in ADAMS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-04 09:00:00 to 20-DEC-04 23:59:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 55 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in STUTSMAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-04 09:00:00 to 20-DEC-04 23:59:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 52 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in DUNN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-04 09:00:00 to 20-DEC-04 23:59:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 53 EG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in EMMONS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-04 09:00:00 to 20-DEC-04 23:59:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 48 ES
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in GOLDEN VALLEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-04 09:00:00 to 20-DEC-04 23:59:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 42 ES
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in GRANT, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-04 09:00:00 to 20-DEC-04 23:59:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 53 EG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in HETTINGER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-04 09:00:00 to 20-DEC-04 23:59:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 55 EG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in MCLEAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-04 09:00:00 to 20-DEC-04 23:59:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 45 MS
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in BURKE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-04 09:00:00 to 20-DEC-04 23:59:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 40 ES
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in BURLEIGH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-04 09:00:00 to 20-DEC-04 23:59:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 47 MS
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in BILLINGS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-04 09:00:00 to 20-DEC-04 23:59:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 20-DEC-04 09:00:00 to 20-DEC-04 23:59:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC