Thunderstorm Wind — Wilkin, Minnesota

2022-06-20 · near Rothsay, Wilkin, Minnesota

Event narrative

Peak wind was measured at a MNDOT RWIS station along interstate 94.

Wider weather episode

Severe thunderstorms formed during the afternoon, moving across the southern and central portions of the Red River Valley, then into west-central and northwest Minnesota. Wind gusts to 85 mph were reported, along with 2 tornadoes, and numerous other reports of hail and high wind damage.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1042518. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.