Strong Wind in Racine, Wisconsin
Strong Wind October 20, 2018 · Racine, Wisconsin
What the National Weather Service wrote
A large tree limb fell on a vehicle, killing a woman and seriously injuring her husband. The incident occurred near Nicholson road around 9:30 AM CST. Shortly after, a 51 mph wind gust was recorded at the Racine Batten airport.
The wider storm
The passage of a strong cold front and vigorous upper low pressure area produced gusty gradient winds and numerous rain and snow showers for the morning into the early afternoon hours. Gusty winds of 45 to 55 mph occurred and were most prevalent within the precipitation areas. These strong winds caused high waves on Puckaway Lake and the adjacent Fox River in Green Lake County, where a boat carrying two hunters and a dog capsized. One of the hunters drowned in the river. Another death occurred when a large tree limb fell on a vehicle.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 789972. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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