Thunderstorm Wind — Chippewa, Minnesota

2024-07-15 · near Gluek, Chippewa, Minnesota

Event narrative

Strong northeast winds hit this area just after the tornado. Scattered trees were broken or tipped over. One farm lost much of the tin from the roof of a machine shed. Part of another machine shed was blown into a house.

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 1208898. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.