Over 80mph Wind Gust Reported and Travel Issues
Today, Wednesday, January 21st, 2026, the strongest wind gust has been recorded at a weather station located west of Sioux City, Iowa, with a speed of 81 mph.
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+70mph Blustery Winds for South Dakota
Intense arctic air moved southward across South Dakota, accompanied by strong, blustery winds gusting over 70mph at times.
Jan 173 min read
Wind Damage, Power Outages, and Small Fires in Western SD
Strong and destructive winds, equivalent to those of a severe thunderstorm, caused damage and power outages in western South Dakota overnight.
Dec 18, 20252 min read
Snowfall Totals from December 6th Storm in South Dakota
The December 6th, 2025, snowfall event brought significant winter weather to South Dakota, with many areas experiencing heavy snow accumulation.
Dec 7, 20251 min read
Winter Storm is Here, Winds and Snow
Already, snow has started to accumulate in parts of north-central South Dakota, and powerful wind gusts up to 68mph in the west have been recorded.
Nov 25, 20254 min read