Thunderstorm Wind — Martin, Minnesota

2024-05-21 · near Fairmont Arpt, Martin, Minnesota

Event narrative

This wind gust was measured at KFRM airport on the 356 pm CDT observation. The sustained wind was measured at 36 mph. This was likely rear flank downdraft in the wake of the tornado. The previous observation had been at 349 pm.

Wider weather episode

A low pressure center in southeast Nebraska during the morning of May 21 reached southeast Minnesota during the evening. A warm front extended to the east-northeast from the low. Severe storms developed, producing two tornadoes: one in south central MN and another in southeast MN. Severe other storms produced wind damage, mostly to trees and power lines.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1207983. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.