Strong and gusty westerly winds behind a cold front caused sustained winds above 40 mph, with some gusts above 70 mph, across southeast South Dakota during the morning of February 19th.

High Wind in SANBORN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 19-FEB-16 04:30:00 to 19-FEB-16 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 36.00 ES
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Westerly winds behind a cold front reach sustained speed of 40 to 45 mph for a few hours. The high winds caused spotty power line and traffic light damage.

High Wind in MINER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 19-FEB-16 04:30:00 to 19-FEB-16 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 36.00 ES
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Westerly winds behind a cold front reach sustained speed of 40 to 45 mph for a few hours. The high winds caused spotty power line and traffic light damage.

High Wind in DAVISON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 19-FEB-16 04:30:00 to 19-FEB-16 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Westerly winds behind a cold front reach sustained speed of 40 to 50 mph for a few hours. A gust to 76 mph was measured at Mitchell Airport. The high winds destroyed a grain dryer. The winds also caused power line and traffic light damage.

High Wind in HANSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 19-FEB-16 04:30:00 to 19-FEB-16 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 36.00 ES
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Westerly winds behind a cold front reach sustained speed of 40 to 45 mph for a few hours. The high winds caused spotty power line and traffic light damage.

High Wind in BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 19-FEB-16 04:30:00 to 19-FEB-16 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 36.00 ES
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Westerly winds behind a cold front reach sustained speed of 40 to 45 mph for a few hours. The high winds caused spotty power line and traffic light damage.

High Wind in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 19-FEB-16 04:30:00 to 19-FEB-16 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Westerly winds behind a cold front reach sustained speed of 40 to 45 mph for a few hours. A gust to 60 mph was measured at Sioux Falls Airport. The high winds caused spotty power line and traffic light damage, especially in Sioux Falls.

High Wind in LINCOLN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 19-FEB-16 04:30:00 to 19-FEB-16 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 36.00 ES
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Westerly winds behind a cold front reach sustained speed of 40 to 45 mph for a few hours. The high winds caused spotty power line and traffic light damage.

High Wind in GREGORY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 19-FEB-16 03:00:00 to 19-FEB-16 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Westerly winds behind a cold front reach sustained speed of 40 to 50 mph for several hours. A gust to 67 mph was measured near Fairfax. The high winds caused spotty power line and traffic light damage.

High Wind in CHARLES MIX, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 19-FEB-16 03:00:00 to 19-FEB-16 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Westerly winds behind a cold front reach sustained speed of 40 to 50 mph for several hours. A gust to 69 mph was measured near Geddes. The high winds caused spotty power line and traffic light damage.

High Wind in DOUGLAS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 19-FEB-16 04:30:00 to 19-FEB-16 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 36.00 ES
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Westerly winds behind a cold front reach sustained speed of 40 to 45 mph for a few hours. The high winds caused spotty power line and traffic light damage.

High Wind in TURNER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 19-FEB-16 04:30:00 to 19-FEB-16 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 36.00 ES
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Westerly winds behind a cold front reach sustained speed of 40 to 45 mph for a few hours. The high winds caused spotty power line and traffic light damage.

High Wind in BON HOMME, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 19-FEB-16 04:30:00 to 19-FEB-16 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 36.00 ES
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Westerly winds behind a cold front reach sustained speed of 40 to 45 mph for a few hours. The high winds caused spotty power line and traffic light damage.

High Wind in YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 19-FEB-16 04:30:00 to 19-FEB-16 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Westerly winds behind a cold front reach sustained speed of 40 to 45 mph for a few hours. A gust to 61 mph was measured at Yankton Airport. The high winds caused spotty power line and traffic light damage.

High Wind in CLAY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 19-FEB-16 04:30:00 to 19-FEB-16 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 36.00 ES
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Westerly winds behind a cold front reach sustained speed of 40 to 45 mph for a few hours. The high winds caused spotty power line and traffic light damage.

High Wind in UNION, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 19-FEB-16 04:30:00 to 19-FEB-16 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 36.00 ES
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Westerly winds behind a cold front reach sustained speed of 40 to 45 mph for a few hours. The high winds caused spotty power line and traffic light damage.

High Wind in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 19-FEB-16 04:30:00 to 19-FEB-16 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Westerly winds behind a cold front reach sustained speed of 40 to 45 mph for a few hours. A gust to 60 mph was measured at Huron Airport. The high winds caused spotty power line and traffic light damage.

High Wind in JERAULD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 19-FEB-16 04:30:00 to 19-FEB-16 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Westerly winds behind a cold front reach sustained speed of 40 to 45 mph for a few hours. A gust to 63 mph was measured near Wessington Springs. The high winds caused spotty power line and traffic light damage.

High Wind in AURORA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 19-FEB-16 04:30:00 to 19-FEB-16 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 36.00 ES
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Westerly winds behind a cold front reach sustained speed of 40 to 45 mph for a few hours. A gust to 57 mph was measured near White Lake. The high winds caused spotty power line and traffic light damage.

High Wind in BRULE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 19-FEB-16 03:00:00 to 19-FEB-16 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Westerly winds behind a cold front reach sustained speed of 40 to 50 mph for several hours. A gust to 71 mph was measured at Chamberlain Airport. The high winds caused spotty power line and traffic light damage.

High Wind in MCCOOK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 19-FEB-16 04:30:00 to 19-FEB-16 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 36.00 ES
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Westerly winds behind a cold front reach sustained speed of 40 to 45 mph for a few hours. The high winds caused spotty power line and traffic light damage.

High Wind in HUTCHINSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 19-FEB-16 04:30:00 to 19-FEB-16 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Westerly winds behind a cold front reach sustained speed of 40 to 50 mph for a few hours. A gust to 75 mph was measured near Parkston. The high winds caused spotty power line and traffic light damage.

High Wind in KINGSBURY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 19-FEB-16 04:30:00 to 19-FEB-16 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Westerly winds behind a cold front reach sustained speed of 40 to 45 mph for a few hours. A gust to 58 mph was measured at Arlington. The high winds caused spotty power line and traffic light damage.

High Wind in LAKE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 19-FEB-16 04:30:00 to 19-FEB-16 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Westerly winds behind a cold front reach sustained speed of 40 to 45 mph for a few hours. A gust to 63 mph was measured at Madison Airport. The high winds caused spotty power line and traffic light damage.

High Wind in MOODY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 19-FEB-16 04:30:00 to 19-FEB-16 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 36.00 ES
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Westerly winds behind a cold front reach sustained speed of 40 to 45 mph for a few hours. A gust to 53 mph was measured at Ward. The high winds caused spotty power line and traffic light damage.