Thunderstorm Wind — Sawyer, Wisconsin

2023-07-27 · near Moose Lake, Sawyer, Wisconsin

Event narrative

A 10-inch diameter aspen tree was snapped off about 6 feet off the ground.

Wider weather episode

Warm and humid conditions developed across northeastern Minnesota on the 27th ahead of a frontal boundary that stalled out across the region. Storms were primarily hail producers across northeastern Minnesota but transitioned to more of a wind threat as they grew upscale across northwestern Wisconsin. Numerous reports of trees and powerlines downed were received across the area with some flash flooding occurring later in the afternoon as well in areas that saw multiple rounds of storms.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1120399. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.