A strong low pressure system moved across the Northern Plains, bringing a variety of weather to the region. High winds affected western South Dakota during the evening through the night. The strongest winds were over the Black Hills and northwestern South Dakota during the evening as showers and thunderstorms moved through the area. Gusts around 65 mph were reported, with a few locations reaching 70 mph. Another band of strong winds moved across far southern South Dakota during the night, with wind gusts to 70 mph recorded from Fall River County eastward to Mellette and Todd Counties.

High Wind in SOUTHERN FOOT HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-MAR-12 16:30:00 to 26-MAR-12 17:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in PENNINGTON CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-MAR-12 17:30:00 to 26-MAR-12 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in HAAKON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-MAR-12 18:00:00 to 26-MAR-12 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in OGLALA LAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-MAR-12 17:30:00 to 26-MAR-12 18:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

High Wind in OGLALA LAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 27-MAR-12 00:30:00 to 27-MAR-12 03:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

High Wind in JACKSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-MAR-12 17:30:00 to 26-MAR-12 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

High Wind in BENNETT, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 27-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 27-MAR-12 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in MELLETTE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 27-MAR-12 03:00:00 to 27-MAR-12 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

High Wind in STURGIS / PIEDMONT FOOTHILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-MAR-12 21:30:00 to 26-MAR-12 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

High Wind in FALL RIVER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-MAR-12 22:00:00 to 27-MAR-12 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

High Wind in SOUTHERN FOOT HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-MAR-12 22:50:00 to 27-MAR-12 00:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in TRIPP, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 27-MAR-12 02:00:00 to 27-MAR-12 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in FALL RIVER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-MAR-12 16:30:00 to 26-MAR-12 17:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in SOUTHERN BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-MAR-12 16:30:00 to 26-MAR-12 17:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in HERMOSA FOOTHILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-MAR-12 16:30:00 to 26-MAR-12 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in TODD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 27-MAR-12 02:00:00 to 27-MAR-12 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

High Wind in SOUTHERN MEADE CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-MAR-12 18:00:00 to 26-MAR-12 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in HARDING, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-MAR-12 17:00:00 to 26-MAR-12 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 43.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in PERKINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-MAR-12 17:00:00 to 27-MAR-12 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in BUTTE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-MAR-12 19:00:00 to 26-MAR-12 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

High Wind in CENTRAL BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-MAR-12 16:30:00 to 26-MAR-12 17:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in ZIEBACH, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-MAR-12 17:00:00 to 27-MAR-12 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 40.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in NORTHERN MEADE CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-MAR-12 17:00:00 to 27-MAR-12 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in NORTHERN BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-MAR-12 19:00:00 to 26-MAR-12 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in NORTHERN FOOT HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-MAR-12 16:30:00 to 26-MAR-12 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in CUSTER CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-MAR-12 17:00:00 to 26-MAR-12 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter