An intense low pressure system slowly crossed the region, bringing a prolonged period of very strong northwesterly winds. A tight pressure gradient remained across the Northern Plains, with 36 hours of strong winds over much of the western South Dakota plains. Gusts of 60 to 80 mph were reported across much of the area, with a few higher gusts from Buffalo to the Rapid City area. Some minor damage resulted with isolated power outages and tractor trailers were tipped over on Interstate 90.

High Wind in PERKINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-JAN-21 17:00:00 to 15-JAN-21 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in BUTTE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-JAN-21 16:00:00 to 15-JAN-21 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in NORTHERN MEADE CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-JAN-21 18:00:00 to 15-JAN-21 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 71.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in ZIEBACH, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-JAN-21 18:00:00 to 15-JAN-21 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in NORTHERN BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-JAN-21 23:00:00 to 14-JAN-21 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in NORTHERN FOOT HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-JAN-21 22:00:00 to 14-JAN-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-JAN-21 17:30:00 to 15-JAN-21 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 67.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High Wind in SOUTHERN FOOT HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-JAN-21 18:00:00 to 14-JAN-21 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in CENTRAL BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-JAN-21 23:00:00 to 14-JAN-21 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in SOUTHERN BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-JAN-21 23:00:00 to 14-JAN-21 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in CUSTER CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-JAN-21 18:00:00 to 14-JAN-21 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 71.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in PENNINGTON CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-JAN-21 17:30:00 to 15-JAN-21 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 71.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in HAAKON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-JAN-21 19:00:00 to 15-JAN-21 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in FALL RIVER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-JAN-21 18:00:00 to 14-JAN-21 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in OGLALA LAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 14-JAN-21 10:00:00 to 14-JAN-21 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in JACKSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-JAN-21 19:00:00 to 15-JAN-21 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in BENNETT, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-JAN-21 19:00:00 to 15-JAN-21 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in MELLETTE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-JAN-21 20:00:00 to 14-JAN-21 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in TODD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-JAN-21 21:00:00 to 15-JAN-21 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 69.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in TRIPP, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-JAN-21 21:00:00 to 15-JAN-21 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in STURGIS / PIEDMONT FOOTHILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-JAN-21 17:30:00 to 15-JAN-21 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in SOUTHERN MEADE CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-JAN-21 17:30:00 to 15-JAN-21 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in HERMOSA FOOTHILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-JAN-21 19:00:00 to 14-JAN-21 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in HARDING, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-JAN-21 15:00:00 to 15-JAN-21 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 81.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Some damage occurred to homes in Buffalo.