Thunderstorm Wind — Aitkin, Minnesota

2024-07-31 · near Aitkin, Aitkin, Minnesota

Event narrative

Two large oak trees were blown down from west to east.

Wider weather episode

Very warm and humid conditions ahead of a cold front moving into the Northland on the afternoon of the 31st led to the development of thunderstorms. These storms went on to produce damaging wind gusts that led to widespread reports of trees and power lines down across northeastern Minnesota during the late afternoon and early evening hours.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1199719. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.