Thunderstorms developed in the vicinity of an area of low pressure and associated frontal boundaries across central and then northeastern South Dakota during the afternoon hours on June 22nd. While most remained sub-severe, wind gusts of 58 to 63 mph were recorded in Spink County prior to the weakening of this activity during the evening.
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Thunderstorms developed in the vicinity of an area of low pressure and associated frontal boundaries across central and then northeastern South Dakota during the afternoon hours on June 22nd. While most remained sub-severe, wind gusts of 58 to 63 mph were recorded in Spink County prior to the weakening of this activity during the evening.
The Aberdeen radar (KABR), 34 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 22:28 UTC.
2 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
The South Dakota Department of Transportation weather station near Mellette recorded a wind gust of 63 mph.
The South Dakota Department of Transportation weather station 9 miles east of Hitchcock measured a wind gust of 61 mph.
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