Thunderstorm Wind in Polk County, Minnesota

Thunderstorm Wind August 1, 2023 · Polk County, Minnesota

64 mph

Estimated gust (56 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Public reports 2 power poles cracked at the base 3 NE Mallory. Wind speed estimated.

The wider storm

An axis of instability moved through NW MN, sparking off convection in the evening hours of August 1st. Large hail and damaging wind gusts were reported with these cells.

Began near Davidson (47.9000, -96.8700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1133034. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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