Thunderstorm Wind in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin

Thunderstorm winds estimated to 50kts downed a few trees in Seymour. Based on velocity data on radar, the strongest gusts occurred south of the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport ASOS.

This episode is part 1 of 2 from two rounds of severe weather that occurred during the early morning of June 10th.

A line of strong thunderstorms which had caused widespread wind damage across Minnesota continued into western Wisconsin. The strongest wind gusts had decreased as the line of storms progressed across central and eastern MN. However, emergency managers and law enforcement reported downed trees within their municipalities.

Wind damage for this episode was focused across Pierce, Dunn, and Eau Claire Counties. Estimated wind gusts between 50-55kts produced damage to a couple of farm outbuildings just northeast of Rock Elm (Pierce Co). While farther east, several trees and powerlines were downed between Menomonie and Downsville.