Thunderstorm Wind — Otter Tail, Minnesota

2024-07-13 · near Pelican Rapids, Otter Tail, Minnesota

Event narrative

Tree damage in the town of Pelican Rapids, time estimated from radar.

Wider weather episode

Moderate to strong instability combined with sufficient shear and several shortwave troughs created chances for strong to severe storms. Hail, wind gusts, and reported tornadoes occurred.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1194374. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.