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Thunderstorm Wind in Becker County, Minnesota

Thunderstorm Wind May 12, 2022 · Becker County, Minnesota

58 mph
Measured gust (50 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A peak wind of 58 mph was measured at a personal weather station.

The wider storm

A strong cold front and upper low traversed the area during the afternoon and evening of May 12th. During the afternoon, a larger scale Derecho moved from northeastern Nebraska, through eastern South Dakota and into portions of far southeastern North Dakota and west-central Minnesota. Widespread strong to severe thunderstorms were observed, with large hail, tornadoes, and damaging wind gusts all being reported during this time.

Began near Shoreham (46.7500, -95.9100).

Other tornadoes from the same storm system

5 more tornadoes the National Weather Service filed under this storm episode.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1032500. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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