Articles tagged under: wind
A Closer Look at Friday’s High Wind Reports
Published July 25, 2022
Friday night’s high wind gusts range from 55 miles per hour in Crary, North Dakota to 80 miles per hour in Pekin, North Dakota. According to the North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network, Michigan recorded 56 miles per hour wind gusts.…Historic December Winds Hammer KS Winter Wheat
Published December 16, 2021
While the Northern Plains endured wintery conditions this week, up to 90 mile per hour wind gusts moved through the Central Plains on Wednesday, impacting winter wheat. Kansas Wheat CEO Justin Gilpin called this a historic event. "There was lots…High Winds are “Catastrophic” for Soil Health
Published March 31, 2021
These high winds are catastrophic when it comes to soil erosion and overall health. Thankfully, farming practices have changed since the dust bowl of the 1930s. If that weren’t the case, Centrol Crop Consulting agronomist Lee Briese says the impacts…Brutal Winds and Cool Temps Sweep Across the Northern Plains
Published March 30, 2021
Brutal winds the week of March 29 stretched far beyond the Northern Plains. According to World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural Meteorologist Drew Lerner, the highest wind gusts on Monday were seen west of the Dakotas. "Ninety mile-per-hour winds were seen…