A cold front will cross the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. through Monday with gusty winds and areas of rain showers. A strong atmospheric river is expected to move into the Pacific Northwest by midweek bringing a threat for moderate to heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and mountain snows for parts of Washington, Oregon, northern California, and the Sierra Nevada. Read More >
Overview
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On November 11, 2021, an intense low pressure system brought a cold front through the region, which resulted in very strong winds across our area. Numerous wind gusts over 60 mph were reported, with the strongest wind gust near Midland at 1132 AM of 82 mph! Several semi trucks were overturned. The winds gradually decreased overnight, but remained breezy into the next day. |
 Wind observations from NWS Rapid City office |
Wind Reports:
Public Information Statement National Weather Service Rapid City SD 1010 PM MST Thu Nov 11 2021 The following are unofficial observations taken during the past 21 hours ...MAXIMUM OBSERVED WINDS SORTED BY MAGNITUDE... LOCATION MAX WIND COMMENTS MPH 1 NE Midland SD 82 1132 AM 11/11/2021 9 ENE Belvidere SD 78 1038 AM 11/11/2021 4 E Cactus Flat SD 78 1253 PM 11/11/2021 1 N Buffalo SD 78 1240 PM 11/11/2021 15 SSE Mission SD 76 134 PM 11/11/2021 11 SW Parmelee SD 76 1233 PM 11/11/2021 3 NW Wasta SD 75 109 PM 11/11/2021 7 E Wanblee SD 74 104 PM 11/11/2021 1 ENE Mud Butte SD 71 1107 AM 11/11/2021 3 E Philip SD 71 1252 PM 11/11/2021 1 NE Winner SD 70 1151 AM 11/11/2021 6 W Parmelee SD 70 128 PM 11/11/2021 8 S Wall SD 70 220 PM 11/11/2021 3 W Union Center SD 70 1236 PM 11/11/2021 4 SSE Witten SD 69 1039 AM 11/11/2021 5 WNW New Underwood SD 68 410 PM 11/11/2021 Rapid City Arpt SD 68 719 PM 11/11/2021 13 SSW Reva SD 67 1107 AM 11/11/2021 12 WSW Castle Rock SD 67 1207 PM 11/11/2021 Wewela SD 67 1109 AM 11/11/2021 1 E Dwtn Rapid City SD 66 837 PM 11/11/2021 1 NNE Faith SD 66 924 AM 11/11/2021 3 NNW Scenic SD 66 122 PM 11/11/2021 7 ESE Rosebud SD 66 1210 PM 11/11/2021 7 S Shadehill SD 65 808 AM 11/11/2021 7 NNE Ralph SD 65 209 PM 11/11/2021 2 SW Bridger SD 65 1219 PM 11/11/2021 8 N Redig SD 65 1228 PM 11/11/2021 7 WSW Hoover SD 64 134 PM 11/11/2021 1 WSW Red Elm SD 63 815 PM 11/11/2021 4 S Dwtn Rapid City SD 62 810 PM 11/11/2021 1 W Box Elder SD 62 417 PM 11/11/2021 Wasta SD 62 1115 AM 11/11/2021 7 SSE Meadow SD 61 902 AM 11/11/2021 Ellsworth AFB SD 61 330 PM 11/11/2021 4 N Ludlow SD 61 738 AM 11/11/2021 3 W Lemmon SD 59 1202 PM 11/11/2021 Pringle SD 58 955 PM 11/11/2021 2 E Cottonwood SD 58 145 PM 11/11/2021 7 E Sturgis SD 58 315 PM 11/11/2021 4 E Dwtn Spearfish SD 58 1255 PM 11/11/2021 2 NNW Pactola Res SD 55 339 PM 11/11/2021 6 WSW Opal SD 55 216 PM 11/11/2021 Four Corners WY 55 242 PM 11/11/2021 13 NW Belle Fourche SD 54 219 PM 11/11/2021 8 SSW Folsom SD 54 328 PM 11/11/2021 3 WSW Fairburn SD 54 808 PM 11/11/2021 2 SSW Custer SD 54 558 PM 11/11/2021 8 WNW Fairburn SD 53 918 PM 11/11/2021 1 ESE Martin SD 53 415 PM 11/11/2021 10 W Edgemont SD 53 246 PM 11/11/2021 1 E Lead SD 53 830 PM 11/11/2021 2 W Hamill SD 52 345 PM 11/11/2021 1 NNW Nisland SD 51 205 PM 11/11/2021 8 W Jewel Cave SD 51 253 PM 11/11/2021 6 W Rochford SD 50 808 PM 11/11/2021
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It’s windy out there! âš ï¸ðŸ’¨âš ï¸
— South Dakota Highway Patrol (@SDHighwayPatrol) November 11, 2021
We’ve seen over 10 semi‘s tipped over on South Dakota roadways today.
Be advised: 👇
High wind warnings are in effect for all of South Dakota through Friday, creating hazardous driving for trucks and other high profile vehicles. pic.twitter.com/ExVJokFAFu
High winds have caused major damage over the last 24 hours. We are glad to report that there have been no fatalities connected to the weather! Stay alert and help #KeepSDsafe.
— SDPublicSafety (@SDPublicSafety) November 12, 2021
✅Buckle up
✅Slow down
✅ Stay alert pic.twitter.com/p7uC3jUFOf
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