Thunderstorm Wind — Waupaca, Wisconsin

2023-08-11 · near Big Falls, Waupaca, Wisconsin

Event narrative

Thunderstorm winds downed trees northwest of Big Falls. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorms developed ahead of an approaching cold front and shortwave across Minnesota during the afternoon hours on Friday (8/11). These storms tracked east through Wisconsin during the evening hours. The strongest storms produced damaging winds and hail up to tennis ball size.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1120235. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.