A strong cold front passed through the region on the morning of October 17. Strong north to northwest winds increased behind the front across western and south central South Dakota. The gusty winds persisted through the afternoon of the 18th as a strong pressure gradient developed over the region. Sustained winds of 30 to 50 mph and gusts to 80 mph were recorded.

High Wind in ZIEBACH, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 17-OCT-12 03:00:00 to 18-OCT-12 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

High Wind in SOUTHERN MEADE CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 17-OCT-12 02:30:00 to 18-OCT-12 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

High Wind in BUTTE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 17-OCT-12 03:00:00 to 18-OCT-12 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

High Wind in STURGIS / PIEDMONT FOOTHILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 17-OCT-12 05:30:00 to 18-OCT-12 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in PENNINGTON CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 17-OCT-12 04:00:00 to 18-OCT-12 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in JACKSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 17-OCT-12 04:00:00 to 18-OCT-12 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High Wind in SOUTHERN FOOT HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 17-OCT-12 06:00:00 to 18-OCT-12 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in HERMOSA FOOTHILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 17-OCT-12 07:00:00 to 18-OCT-12 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 39.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in TODD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 17-OCT-12 08:00:00 to 18-OCT-12 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

High Wind in FALL RIVER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 17-OCT-12 09:00:00 to 18-OCT-12 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High Wind in BENNETT, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 17-OCT-12 10:30:00 to 18-OCT-12 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in TRIPP, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 17-OCT-12 09:30:00 to 18-OCT-12 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in MELLETTE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 17-OCT-12 06:00:00 to 18-OCT-12 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in CENTRAL BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 17-OCT-12 22:00:00 to 18-OCT-12 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

High Wind in OGLALA LAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 18-OCT-12 08:00:00 to 18-OCT-12 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High Wind in HARDING, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 17-OCT-12 00:00:00 to 18-OCT-12 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in PERKINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 17-OCT-12 01:30:00 to 18-OCT-12 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 71.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in NORTHERN MEADE CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 17-OCT-12 02:00:00 to 18-OCT-12 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 17-OCT-12 04:00:00 to 18-OCT-12 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High Wind in HAAKON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 17-OCT-12 04:00:00 to 18-OCT-12 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS