Thunderstorm Wind — Rice, Minnesota

2024-05-21 · near Faribault, Rice, Minnesota

Event narrative

A large tree was down and blocking a road. An 18 inch diameter branch fell onto a vehicle.

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 1207993. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.