Wind Damage in Sisseton

A high wind warning was in effect for the Sisseton area beginning the evening of Thursday, Mar. 12, and lasting until 7:00 a.m., Friday, Mar. 13. Wind gusts of 74 mph were reported at the Sisseton Airport. There was wind damage to trees, some siding blown off, and a lot of branches down around town. Pictured in bottom photo is a tree that was blown down on 3rd Avenue East and Pine Street in Sisseton. Pictured in top photo, a tree branch lies across a Chevy Tahoe on 6th Avenue East and Oak Street. Cleanup was underway on Friday, in advance of a winter storm forecasted to roll into the area Saturday through Sunday. ~ Courier Photos