An unusually large and strong low pressure system with record low pressures at its center moved north of the area on October 26th and moved only slowly away by late on October 27th. Widespread strong winds near this low reached occasional sustained speed above 40 mph in northwest Iowa with gusts near or above 60 mph. The strong winds began on the morning of October 26, and with only a slight decrease that night, continued through the daytime of October 27th before decreasing more significantly that evening. Along with numerous reports of measured high winds, scattered damage was reported.

High Wind in BUENA VISTA, IOWA
From 26-OCT-10 07:00:00 to 27-OCT-10 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Prolonged high winds from the west to northwest were caused by a very large and strong low pressure system that deepened to a record low central pressure as it moved north of the area. Sustained winds frequently reached speeds of 40 mph and there were frequent gusts to around 60 mph.

High Wind in CHEROKEE, IOWA
From 26-OCT-10 07:00:00 to 27-OCT-10 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Prolonged high winds from the west to northwest were caused by a very large and strong low pressure system that deepened to a record low central pressure as it moved north of the area. Sustained winds frequently reached speeds of 40 mph and there were frequent gusts to around 60 mph.

High Wind in CLAY, IOWA
From 26-OCT-10 07:00:00 to 27-OCT-10 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Prolonged high winds from the west to northwest were caused by a very large and strong low pressure system that deepened to a record low central pressure as it moved north of the area. Sustained winds frequently reached speeds of 40 mph and there were frequent gusts to around 60 mph. The winds blew down and destroyed a large store sign in Spencer.

High Wind in DICKINSON, IOWA
From 26-OCT-10 07:00:00 to 27-OCT-10 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Prolonged high winds from the west to northwest were caused by a very large and strong low pressure system that deepened to a record low central pressure as it moved north of the area. Sustained winds frequently reached speeds of 40 mph and there were frequent gusts to around 60 mph.

High Wind in LYON, IOWA
From 26-OCT-10 07:00:00 to 27-OCT-10 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Prolonged high winds from the west to northwest were caused by a very large and strong low pressure system that deepened to a record low central pressure as it moved north of the area. Sustained winds frequently reached speeds of 40 mph and there were frequent gusts to around 60 mph. The winds blew a livestock trailer being hauled by a truck off the road and overturned it in a ditch.

High Wind in O'BRIEN, IOWA
From 26-OCT-10 07:00:00 to 27-OCT-10 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Prolonged high winds from the west to northwest were caused by a very large and strong low pressure system that deepened to a record low central pressure as it moved north of the area. Sustained winds frequently reached speeds of 40 mph and there were frequent gusts to around 60 mph. The winds caused the driver of one car to lose control and go into a ditch, slightly injuring the driver.

High Wind in OSCEOLA, IOWA
From 26-OCT-10 07:00:00 to 27-OCT-10 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Prolonged high winds from the west to northwest were caused by a very large and strong low pressure system that deepened to a record low central pressure as it moved north of the area. Sustained winds frequently reached speeds of 40 mph and there were frequent gusts to around 60 mph.

High Wind in PLYMOUTH, IOWA
From 26-OCT-10 07:00:00 to 27-OCT-10 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Prolonged high winds from the west to northwest were caused by a very large and strong low pressure system that deepened to a record low central pressure as it moved north of the area. Sustained winds frequently reached speeds of 40 mph and there were frequent gusts to around 60 mph.

High Wind in SIOUX, IOWA
From 26-OCT-10 07:00:00 to 27-OCT-10 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Prolonged high winds from the west to northwest were caused by a very large and strong low pressure system that deepened to a record low central pressure as it moved north of the area. Sustained winds frequently reached speeds of 40 mph and there were frequent gusts to around 60 mph. The winds blew two semi trailers over, one onto a road and another into a ditch, with one driver sustaining minor injuries.

High Wind in IDA, IOWA
From 26-OCT-10 07:00:00 to 27-OCT-10 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Prolonged high winds from the west to northwest were caused by a very large and strong low pressure system that deepened to a record low central pressure as it moved north of the area. Sustained winds frequently reached speeds of 40 mph and there were frequent gusts to around 60 mph.

High Wind in WOODBURY, IOWA
From 26-OCT-10 07:00:00 to 27-OCT-10 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Prolonged high winds from the west to northwest were caused by a very large and strong low pressure system that deepened to a record low central pressure as it moved north of the area. Sustained winds frequently reached speeds of 40 mph and there were frequent gusts to around 60 mph.