Strong Wind in Racine, Wisconsin

Strong Wind October 31, 2014 · Racine, Wisconsin

48 mph

Measured gust (42 kt)

Death

$5K

Damage as recorded

What the National Weather Service wrote

High winds blew over a 51-foot grain auger early in the afternoon, killing a farmer. The farm was located on highway C, northeast of Union Grove and southwest of the Ives Grove area of Yorkville. Also, large tree branches fell in two separate areas of the city of Racine landing in the streets. One large tree branch landed on a vehicle.

The wider storm

Strong low pressure and associated cold front moved southeastward from Canada into the Great Lakes region. Strong north winds occurred in the wake of the cold front over eastern WI. A 51-foot grain auger was toppled to the ground by the high winds, killing a farmer. There was also tree damage from the high winds.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 542059. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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