Thunderstorm Wind — Renville, Minnesota

2024-07-15 · near Olivia Muni Arpt, Renville, Minnesota

55 MG

Magnitude

Event narrative

Railroad crossing arms on the north side of the airport were damaged.

Wider weather episode

A cluster of strong thunderstorms across southwestern MN was located on the eastern periphery of an unstable air mass. A subtle shortwave over the northern plains and a strong low-level jet supported a large hail and damaging wind threat. Strong 60-80 mph winds brought down trees and power lines across Kandiyohi, Chippewa, Renville Counties, including overturning a semi in Hwy 29. A brief tornado occurred north of Clara City. Quarter to Golf Ball sized hail was also reported with these thunderstorms.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1204689. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.