As we've come to appreciate the views of those wide open prairies and grasslands in South Dakota, we've also come to a healthy appreciation of the wild weather those landscapes bring. There's a reason vehicle dealers are required by their insurance companies to have awnings over their lots. There's a reason every campground warns you to bring in your awnings when not in use.
As I'm writing this, we are experiencing yet another wind advisory, sustained winds of 25 - 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. The slideout toppers are creaking and snapping. It's supposed to be like this for another three hours before tapering off. If this were at night, we'd probably bring in the bedroom slideout in an effort to cut the noise enough for us to sleep. Thus far, we have yet to experience topper fabric or window awning damage. As they age though, we'll have to keep a closer eye out.
The photos below are from a storm earlier in the month.
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| Dark clouds coming |
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| Rain, hail |
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| Flood water with floating hail |
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| Speed limit for kayak or car? |
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| Aftermath |
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| Hail accumulation on the roof |
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| Hail accumulation spotted the next morning |
Where Are We Going Next?
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