An unseasonably deep low pressure system moved from southeast Saskatchewan across Manitoba as a cold front swept through the Northern Plains. The tight pressure gradient with combined with strong atmospheric mixing resulted in very gusty winds. The highest wind gust of 76 mph was reported in far northwest Divide County.

High Wind in Oliver, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-15 11:00:00 to 28-JUL-15 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 37.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The AIRNOW site 5 miles north of Hannover measured sustained winds of 43 mph.

High Wind in Hettinger, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-15 11:00:00 to 28-JUL-15 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The speed is estimated for northern Hettinger County using the Dickinson ASOS.

High Wind in Dunn, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-15 11:00:00 to 28-JUL-15 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The speed is estimated for southern Dunn County using the Dickinson ASOS.

High Wind in Grant, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-15 11:00:00 to 28-JUL-15 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The speed is estimated for eastern Grant County using the Mandan AWOS and the Tatanka Prairie RAWS.

High Wind in Sheridan, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-15 14:00:00 to 28-JUL-15 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The speed is estimated for eastern Sheridan County using the Harvey AWOS.

High Wind in Foster, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-15 14:00:00 to 28-JUL-15 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The speed is estimated for northern Foster County using the Harvey AWOS and the McHenry NDAWN site in Eddy County.

High Wind in Kidder, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-15 14:00:00 to 28-JUL-15 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The speed is estimated for western Kidder County using the Long Lake RAWS in Burleigh County.

High Wind in Renville, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-15 14:00:00 to 28-JUL-15 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The speed is estimated for southern Renville County using the Minot Air Force Base RAWS in Ward County.

High Wind in McHenry, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-15 14:00:00 to 28-JUL-15 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A Minot Air Force Base observation station near Velva measured a peak gust of 61 mph.

High Wind in Adams, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-15 11:00:00 to 28-JUL-15 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The speed is estimated for northern Adams County using the Hettinger and Dickinson ASOS.

High Wind in Bottineau, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-15 14:00:00 to 28-JUL-15 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A few trees were snapped and others had large branches broken off in Lansford.

High Wind in Divide, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-15 11:00:00 to 28-JUL-15 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The RAWS site 30 miles west of Crosby measured a peak gust of 76 mph. Fences and trees were damaged. There was also varying degrees of damage to outbuildings on farms. Crop damage was reported.

High Wind in McKenzie, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-15 11:00:00 to 28-JUL-15 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 30.00K
Reported by: Public

A wind gust of 67 mph was measured at Alexander. Fences and trees were damaged. There was also varying degrees of damage to outbuildings on farms. Crop damage was reported.

High Wind in Mountrail, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-15 11:00:00 to 28-JUL-15 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Stanley AWOS measured a peak gust of 66 mph. Damage to yard furniture was reported.

High Wind in Stark, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-15 11:00:00 to 28-JUL-15 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 40.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Dickinson ASOS measured a peak gust of 67 mph. Fences and trees were damaged. There was also varying degrees of damage to outbuildings on farms. Crop damage was reported.

High Wind in Morton, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-15 11:00:00 to 28-JUL-15 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Mandan AWOS measured a peak gust of 69 mph. Fences and trees were damaged. There was also varying degrees of damage to outbuildings on farms. Crop damage was reported.

High Wind in Williams, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-15 11:00:00 to 28-JUL-15 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Tioga AWOS measured a peak gust of 67 mph. Damage occurred to yard furniture and to trees.

High Wind in Pierce, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-15 14:00:00 to 28-JUL-15 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 30.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A peak gust of 68 mph was reported at Rugby. Fences and trees were damaged. There was also varying degrees of damage to outbuildings on farms. Crop damage was reported.

High Wind in Wells, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-15 14:00:00 to 28-JUL-15 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 40.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Harvey AWOS measured a peak gust of 61 mph. Crop damage was reported.

High Wind in Mclean, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-15 14:00:00 to 28-JUL-15 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The NDDOT observation site at Coleharbor measured a peak gust of 63 mph.

High Wind in Bowman, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-15 11:00:00 to 28-JUL-15 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The speed is estimated using the Buffalo ASOS in northwest South Dakota, where a 61 mph gust was reported.

High Wind in Slope, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-15 11:00:00 to 28-JUL-15 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The speed is estimated using the Cannonball Creek RAWS site in eastern Montana near the state line, where a 59 mph gust was reported.

High Wind in Sioux, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-15 14:00:00 to 28-JUL-15 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Tatanka Prairie RAWS measured a peak gust of 62 mph.

High Wind in Golden Valley, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-15 11:00:00 to 28-JUL-15 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Beach AWOS measured a peak gust of 61 mph.

High Wind in Mercer, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-15 11:00:00 to 28-JUL-15 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Hazen AWOS measured a peak gust of 62 mph.

High Wind in Burleigh, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-15 14:00:00 to 28-JUL-15 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Long Lake RAWS measured a peak gust of 65 mph.

High Wind in Billings, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-15 11:00:00 to 28-JUL-15 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The NDDOT observation site at Fryburg measured sustained winds of 42 mph.

High Wind in Burke, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-15 11:00:00 to 28-JUL-15 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Lostwood RAWS measured a peak gust of 64 mph.

High Wind in Rollette, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-15 14:00:00 to 28-JUL-15 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Rolla AWOS measured a peak gust of 59 mph.

High Wind in Ward, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-15 14:00:00 to 28-JUL-15 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Minot Air Force Base ASOS measured a peak gust of 63 mph.