Thunderstorm Wind — Vilas, Wisconsin

2023-07-27 · near Boulder Jct Arpt, Vilas, Wisconsin

Event narrative

Thunderstorm winds downed multiple trees and power lines between Big Lake to Mamie Lake to Black Oak Lake. Time of this event is an estimate based on radar data and power outages.

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorms developed ahead of a cold front tracking through western Wisconsin during the late afternoon hours on Thursday (7/27). The thunderstorms tracked through central and north-central Wisconsin during the early evening hours. The strongest storms produced damaging winds, hail up to half dollar size and a tornado.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1106943. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.