Funnel Cloud — Blue Earth, Minnesota

2024-05-21 · near Sterling Center, Blue Earth, Minnesota

Event narrative

A photo was provided showing a funnel cloud that appeared to be quite close to the ground. However, it was not possible to determine if it ever made ground contact. A broadcast meteorologist surveyed the area and could find no evidence of damage.

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 1208698. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.