Hail — Martin, Minnesota

2023-08-16 · near Welcome, Martin, Minnesota

Wider weather episode

An isolated line of thunderstorms moved through western Martin County on the evening of August 16th, 2023. One thunderstorm became severe and produced nickel to quarter size hail and gusty winds that nearly blew away tents at the Martin County fairgrounds in Fairmont, MN.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1134186. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.