An unusually large and strong low pressure system with record low pressures at its center moved just east to 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 southeast South Dakota 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 MOODY, SOUTH DAKOTA
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 and northeast of the area. Sustained winds frequently reached speeds of 40 mph and there were frequent gusts to around 60 mph.

High Wind in SANBORN, SOUTH DAKOTA
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 and northeast of the area. Sustained winds frequently reached speeds of 40 mph and there were frequent gusts to around 60 mph.

High Wind in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-OCT-10 07:00:00 to 27-OCT-10 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
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 and northeast of the area. Sustained winds frequently reached speeds of 40 mph and there were frequent gusts to around 60 mph.

High Wind in TURNER, SOUTH DAKOTA
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 and northeast of the area. Sustained winds frequently reached speeds of 40 mph and there were frequent gusts to around 60 mph.

High Wind in UNION, SOUTH DAKOTA
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 and northeast of the area. Sustained winds frequently reached speeds of 40 mph and there were frequent gusts to around 60 mph.

High Wind in YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
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 and northeast of the area. Sustained winds frequently reached speeds of 40 mph and there were frequent gusts to around 60 mph.

High Wind in BON HOMME, SOUTH DAKOTA
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 and northeast of the area. Sustained winds frequently reached speeds of 40 mph and there were frequent gusts to around 60 mph.

High Wind in BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-OCT-10 07:00:00 to 27-OCT-10 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

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 and northeast of the area. Sustained winds frequently reached speeds of 40 mph and there were frequent gusts to around 60 mph. The winds destroyed a porch adjoining a house at Elkton.

High Wind in CHARLES MIX, SOUTH DAKOTA
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 and northeast of the area. Sustained winds frequently reached speeds of 40 mph and there were frequent gusts to around 60 mph.

High Wind in BRULE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-OCT-10 07:00:00 to 27-OCT-10 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
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 and northeast of the area. Sustained winds frequently reached speeds of 40 mph and there were frequent gusts to around 60 mph.

High Wind in CLAY, SOUTH DAKOTA
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 and northeast of the area. Sustained winds frequently reached speeds of 40 mph and there were frequent gusts to around 60 mph.

High Wind in DAVISON, SOUTH DAKOTA
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 and northeast of the area. Sustained winds frequently reached speeds of 40 mph and there were frequent gusts to around 60 mph.

High Wind in HUTCHINSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
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 and northeast of the area. Sustained winds frequently reached speeds of 40 mph and there were frequent gusts to around 60 mph.

High Wind in GREGORY, SOUTH DAKOTA
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 lo central pressure as it moved north and northeast of the area. Sustained winds frequently reached speeds of 40 mph and there were frequent gusts to around 60 mph.

High Wind in DOUGLAS, SOUTH DAKOTA
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 and northeast of the area. Sustained winds frequently reached speeds of 40 mph and there were frequent gusts to around 60 mph.

High Wind in HANSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
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 and northeast of the area. Sustained winds frequently reached speeds of 40 mph and there were frequent gusts to around 60 mph.

High Wind in JERAULD, SOUTH DAKOTA
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 and northeast of the area. Sustained winds frequently reached speeds of 40 mph and there were frequent gusts to around 60 mph.

High Wind in KINGSBURY, SOUTH DAKOTA
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 and northeast of the area. Sustained winds frequently reached speeds of 40 mph and there were frequent gusts to around 60 mph.

High Wind in LINCOLN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-OCT-10 07:00:00 to 27-OCT-10 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
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 and northeast of the area. Sustained winds frequently reached speeds of 40 mph and there were frequent gusts to around 60 mph. The winds blew down several road signs, and blew over a swing set at a day care.

High Wind in LAKE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-OCT-10 05:11:00 to 27-OCT-10 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
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 and northeast of the area. Sustained winds frequently reached speeds of 40 mph and there were frequent gusts to around 60 mph.

High Wind in MCCOOK, SOUTH DAKOTA
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 and northeast of the area. Sustained winds frequently reached speeds of 40 mph and there were frequent gusts to around 60 mph.

High Wind in MINER, SOUTH DAKOTA
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 and northeast of the area. Sustained winds frequently reached speeds of 40 mph and there were frequent gusts to around 60 mph.

High Wind in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
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: 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 and northeast of the area. Sustained winds frequently reached speeds of 40 mph and there were frequent gusts to around 60 mph. The winds blew down a large tree in a yard in Sioux Falls.

High Wind in AURORA, SOUTH DAKOTA
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 and northeast of the area. Sustained winds frequently reached speeds of 40 mph and there were frequent gusts to around 60 mph.