Strong northwest winds developed behind the passage of a cold front. Sustained winds of 25 to 50 mph, with some gusts to 55 to 75 mph, were recorded across much of western South Dakota during the evening and overnight hours, with the strongest winds across the northwestern and west central South Dakota plains.

High Wind in HARDING, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 28-MAR-15 17:00:00 to 29-MAR-15 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in PERKINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 28-MAR-15 18:00:00 to 29-MAR-15 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in BUTTE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 28-MAR-15 17:00:00 to 29-MAR-15 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in NORTHERN MEADE CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 28-MAR-15 17:30:00 to 29-MAR-15 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in ZIEBACH, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 28-MAR-15 19:00:00 to 29-MAR-15 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 28-MAR-15 18:00:00 to 29-MAR-15 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High Wind in SOUTHERN BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 28-MAR-15 18:00:00 to 29-MAR-15 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in PENNINGTON CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 28-MAR-15 18:00:00 to 29-MAR-15 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in HAAKON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 28-MAR-15 17:30:00 to 29-MAR-15 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in OGLALA LAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 29-MAR-15 06:00:00 to 29-MAR-15 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter estimated wind gusts at 60 mph overnight.

High Wind in JACKSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 28-MAR-15 19:00:00 to 29-MAR-15 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in BENNETT, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 29-MAR-15 07:00:00 to 29-MAR-15 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Wind gusts were estimated at around 60 mph.

High Wind in TODD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 29-MAR-15 05:00:00 to 29-MAR-15 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

High Wind in TRIPP, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 29-MAR-15 05:00:00 to 29-MAR-15 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in SOUTHERN MEADE CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 28-MAR-15 18:00:00 to 29-MAR-15 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in HERMOSA FOOTHILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 29-MAR-15 01:30:00 to 29-MAR-15 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts were estimated at around 60 mph.