Thunderstorm Wind — Lafayette, Wisconsin

2024-05-21 · near Dunbarton, Lafayette, Wisconsin

Event narrative

Estimated winds of 90-100 mph which blew the roof of a barn.

Wider weather episode

Lines and clusters of severe thunderstorms moved across southern WI from the late morning through the late evening as the passage of a warm front was quickly followed by a cold front. Straight-line winds accounted for fairly widespread tree limb damage especially over south central WI. Several reports of large hail were received while street flooding was reported in Madison. A couple brief EF1 tornadoes also occurred.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1172742. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.