Thunderstorm Wind in Polk County, Minnesota

Thunderstorm Wind August 29, 2024 · Polk County, Minnesota

58 mph

Measured gust (50 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Peak wind gust at 3 meters at the Eldred NDAWN.

The wider storm

An 850mb jet aided in the development of thunderstorm clusters in the morning hours of August 29th. Wind was the main threat, with some reports of flash flooding from heavy rainfall.

Began near Eldred (47.6800, -96.8200).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1210774. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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