A cold front crossed the region during the late afternoon and evening. A tight pressure gradient with strong pressure rises developed behind the front, producing strong winds across the area, with wind gusts reaching 75 mph. Damage was minimal, but some trees fell in the Black Hills due to the wind.

High Wind in HARDING, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-16 13:00:00 to 05-APR-16 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in PERKINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-16 14:00:00 to 05-APR-16 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in BUTTE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-16 13:00:00 to 05-APR-16 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in NORTHERN MEADE CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-16 13:00:00 to 05-APR-16 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in ZIEBACH, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-16 15:00:00 to 05-APR-16 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in NORTHERN BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-16 20:00:00 to 05-APR-16 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in NORTHERN FOOT HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-16 13:00:00 to 05-APR-16 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 38.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-16 21:00:00 to 05-APR-16 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High Wind in SOUTHERN FOOT HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-16 15:00:00 to 05-APR-16 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in CENTRAL BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-16 20:00:00 to 05-APR-16 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in SOUTHERN BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-16 21:00:00 to 05-APR-16 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in CUSTER CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-16 16:00:00 to 06-APR-16 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in PENNINGTON CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-16 16:00:00 to 06-APR-16 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in HAAKON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-16 16:30:00 to 06-APR-16 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 67.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in FALL RIVER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-16 15:00:00 to 05-APR-16 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in OGLALA LAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-16 16:30:00 to 05-APR-16 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in JACKSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-16 17:00:00 to 05-APR-16 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in BENNETT, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-16 16:30:00 to 05-APR-16 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in MELLETTE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-16 18:00:00 to 06-APR-16 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in TODD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-16 19:00:00 to 06-APR-16 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in TRIPP, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 06-APR-16 00:00:00 to 06-APR-16 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in STURGIS / PIEDMONT FOOTHILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-16 18:00:00 to 05-APR-16 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in SOUTHERN MEADE CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-16 15:00:00 to 05-APR-16 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in HERMOSA FOOTHILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-16 21:00:00 to 05-APR-16 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter