Thunderstorm Wind in Vernon County, Wisconsin
Thunderstorm Wind August 9, 2025 · Vernon County, Wisconsin
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
Law enforcement reported trees down near Westby.
The wider storm
A line of storms moved out of southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa and rapidly developed a strong wind signature on radar as they progressed through Vernon County. While this signature was relatively short-lived, severe winds resulted in instances of trees down in both Vernon and Monroe counties prior to the storms weakening and moving eastward.
Began near Westby (43.6600, -90.8400).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1288505. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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