Thunderstorm Wind — Lyon, Minnesota

2025-09-04 · near Palaton, Lyon, Minnesota

Event narrative

Thunderstorm winds snapped a 3-inch diameter tree in half.

Wider weather episode

A broken line of thunderstorms developed along a cold front which pushed across southwest Minnesota during the late afternoon and evening hours. An appreciable sub-cloud dry layer led to marginally severe wind gusts with sporadic tree damage.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1292601. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.