Thunderstorm Wind — Burnett, Wisconsin

2023-08-28 · near Hertel, Burnett, Wisconsin

Event narrative

A photo was received of an eight inch diameter tree that had been snapped. The observer noted that the tree already had a scar on it.

Wider weather episode

A few strong to marginally severe thunderstorms developed during the late afternoon hours of the 28th across northwest Wisconsin. An area of stronger instability was in place across Burnett County and a few of the storms there produced minor wind damage to trees along with some quarter-sized hail.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1131575. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.