Thunderstorm Wind — Washburn, Wisconsin

2024-08-26 · near Shell Lake, Washburn, Wisconsin

Event narrative

Washburn County dispatch reported a downed tree.

Wider weather episode

Storms developed across Minnesota during the afternoon hours of the 26th across Minnesota and moved into northwest Wisconsin during the evening hours. These storms were mainly wind producing storms with numerous reports of downed trees and power lines across the region. Minor flash flooding was also observed in Siren.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1199811. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.