An intense low pressure system moved slowly across the Northern Plains, producing a prolonged period of strong northwesterly winds across the area. The strongest winds developed during the early morning of the 6th and continued into the daytime hours of the 7th. Sustained winds of 30 to 50 mph and gusts of 60 to 80 mph were recorded at times, especially across the northwestern and west central South Dakota plains. Several tractor-trailers were blown over on Interstate 90 east of Rapid City.

High Wind in SOUTHERN MEADE CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-22 04:00:00 to 07-APR-22 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 71.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 06-APR-22 02:00:00 to 07-APR-22 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in PERKINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-22 17:00:00 to 07-APR-22 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in TODD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-22 14:00:00 to 07-APR-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in TRIPP, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-22 16:00:00 to 07-APR-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in ZIEBACH, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-22 05:00:00 to 07-APR-22 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in BENNETT, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 06-APR-22 01:00:00 to 07-APR-22 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in BUTTE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-22 11:30:00 to 06-APR-22 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in CUSTER CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 07-APR-22 07:00:00 to 07-APR-22 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in SOUTHERN BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 06-APR-22 00:00:00 to 07-APR-22 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in HERMOSA FOOTHILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 07-APR-22 07:00:00 to 07-APR-22 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in FALL RIVER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-22 09:00:00 to 07-APR-22 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 69.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in SOUTHERN FOOT HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-22 11:30:00 to 07-APR-22 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in HAAKON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-22 05:00:00 to 07-APR-22 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in HARDING, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-22 10:00:00 to 06-APR-22 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in JACKSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-22 05:00:00 to 07-APR-22 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in STURGIS / PIEDMONT FOOTHILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 06-APR-22 03:00:00 to 06-APR-22 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

High Wind in NORTHERN MEADE CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-22 12:00:00 to 07-APR-22 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in SOUTHERN MEADE CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-22 15:00:00 to 07-APR-22 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in OGLALA LAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-22 12:00:00 to 07-APR-22 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

High Wind in MELLETTE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-22 13:00:00 to 07-APR-22 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet