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Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

Overview

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. 

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Wind observations from NWS Rapid City office
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