EF1 Tornado — Forest, Wisconsin

2020-08-09 · near Nelma, Forest, Wisconsin

2.9 mi

Path length

250 yds

Path width

Event narrative

A tornado formed at 9:12 PM CDT in a remote forested area in extreme northeast Forest County, east of the town of Alvin. The tornado moved northeast to about 0.3 miles north of Ransdell Lake, then turned east, reaching maximum width before crossing Huff Creek Road. The tornado produced a path of tree damage (DI 27,28, DOD 3,4) before entering Florence County at 9:18 PM CDT. Peak winds were estimated at 105 mph.

Wider weather episode

An upper-level shortwave produced thunderstorms across north-central Wisconsin during the evening hours. Three tornadoes and wind damage was reported as these thunderstorms tracked through the area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 908343. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.