High Wind — Jackson, Minnesota

2025-05-19 · Jackson, Minnesota

Event narrative

An extended period of gusty winds reached speeds as high as 71 mph 3 miles east-southeast of Round Lake, 65 mph 2 miles south-southwest of Heron Lake, 62 mph 2 miles south of Windom, and 60 mph 5 miles northwest of Jackson. Winds also downed numerous 8 inch diameter tree limbs in Okabena.

Wider weather episode

A strong wake low developed beneath the stratiform area of a large convective complex across northwest Iowa, far southeast South Dakota, and southwest Minnesota. Winds commonly reached 60 to 72 mph and brought down numerous large limbs, powerlines, and damaged several buildings.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1268497. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.