Thunderstorm Wind in Todd County, Minnesota

Thunderstorm Wind June 23, 2023 · Todd County, Minnesota

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A trained spotter reported a 20 inch diameter pine tree snapped, with a photo relayed via social media.

The wider storm

A weak frontal boundary was draped east/west across the region. By mid-afternoon, scattered thunderstorms developed along this boundary. There was minimal instability, and minimal wind shear. As a result, storms were very pulse-like, or short-lived. A few of the stronger cores managed to produce damaging wind, with one report of severe hail. This was a low-end event, with a few sporadic severe weather reports. Some reports include:

Trees down east-southeast of West Union.

Trees down near North Branch.

Measured 60 mph gust at KMIC ASOS.

Began near West Union (45.7779, -95.0233).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1095779. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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