EF0 Tornado — Nelson, North Dakota

2022-06-24 · near Tolna, Nelson, North Dakota

Event narrative

A persistent wall cloud with brief funnel and tornado was noted and filmed by chasers located in Tolna. The tornado likely lasted for a minute or less as it tracked eastward, well behind the initial storm outflow, for a half mile or less. Peak winds estimated to 75 mph, with a maximum width to 100 yards.

Wider weather episode

Two rounds of severe thunderstorms produced large hail and gusty winds across the northern Red River Valley and into northwest Minnesota. Hail up to 2.75 inches was reported.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1042865. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.