Thunderstorm Wind — Portage, Wisconsin

2023-08-11 · near Whiting, Portage, Wisconsin

Event narrative

Thunderstorms produced a wind gust to 59 mph in Plover.

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 1120240. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.