Thunderstorm Wind — Richland, Wisconsin

2024-08-05 · near Westport, Richland, Wisconsin

Event narrative

The public estimated a 60 mph wind gust west of Blue River.

Wider weather episode

During the evening hours on August 5th, a line of severe thunderstorms brought isolated severe winds to portions of southwest Wisconsin. This included an estimated 60 mph wind gust near Blue River (Richland County).

View location on OpenStreetMap → (43.2000, -90.6500)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1212857. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.