A strong cold front moved across the region during the morning hours. Behind the front, strong northwest winds developed, especially across the western and south central South Dakota plains. The strongest winds occurred in some areas with the frontal passage early in the morning, while other areas received the strongest winds around midday, well after the passage of the front. Sustained winds of 30 to 45 mph, with gusts to around 55 mph, were common across these areas. Winds gradually tapered off during the afternoon.

High Wind in BENNETT, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 30-OCT-06 08:00:00 to 30-OCT-06 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in MELLETTE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 30-OCT-06 10:00:00 to 30-OCT-06 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in TODD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 30-OCT-06 08:00:00 to 30-OCT-06 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in TRIPP, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 30-OCT-06 10:00:00 to 30-OCT-06 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 38.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in HERMOSA FOOTHILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 30-OCT-06 10:00:00 to 30-OCT-06 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in SOUTHERN MEADE CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 30-OCT-06 03:00:00 to 30-OCT-06 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 37.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in PENNINGTON CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 30-OCT-06 04:00:00 to 30-OCT-06 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 41.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in HARDING, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 30-OCT-06 11:00:00 to 30-OCT-06 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in NORTHERN MEADE CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 30-OCT-06 10:00:00 to 30-OCT-06 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in ZIEBACH, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 30-OCT-06 10:00:00 to 30-OCT-06 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in PERKINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 30-OCT-06 07:00:00 to 30-OCT-06 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 30-OCT-06 05:00:00 to 30-OCT-06 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in CUSTER CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 30-OCT-06 11:00:00 to 30-OCT-06 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in HAAKON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 30-OCT-06 10:00:00 to 30-OCT-06 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in OGLALA LAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 30-OCT-06 08:00:00 to 30-OCT-06 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in JACKSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 30-OCT-06 08:00:00 to 30-OCT-06 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter