A tight pressure gradient behind a cold front was responsible for a large area of wind gusts of 40 knots or greater across much of central and south central Minnesota. Some cities with strong, gusty winds included: Appleton-64 kts; Morris-59 kts; Willmar-55 kts; Madison-54 kts; Benson-54 kts; Alexandria-54 kts; Minneapolis-51 kts; St.Cloud 48 kts; Mankato-46 kts; Red Wing-45 kts. A few other sites using RWIS wind measuring equipment had wind speeds of 40 knots or greater at: Regall-62 kts; Clara City-59 kts; Hanley Falls-58 kts; Sauk Centre 57 kts; Blue Earth-55 kts; Cannon Falls-55 kts; Clearwater- 51 kts.  The Owatonna People's Press reported on April 8th that insurance claims were expected to reach into the millions of dollars. Damage included numerous trees down on homes, shingles torn from roofs, siding stripped away, utility sheds blown away. Driving was no easy chore either as high winds toppled a semi truck on County Road 6 north of Delhi; no injuries were reported. In Richfield Minnesota, the howling winds tore open the Academy of Holy Angels Star Dome. Thankfully, forty souls inside were not injured. NSP reported 5,000 customers lost power during the wind event in the Twin Cities alone.

High Wind in FARIBAULT, MINNESOTA
From 05-APR-00 21:00:00 to 06-APR-00 00:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 64 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in FREEBORN, MINNESOTA
From 05-APR-00 21:00:00 to 06-APR-00 00:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 64 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in BLUE EARTH, MINNESOTA
From 05-APR-00 21:00:00 to 06-APR-00 00:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 64 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in CHIPPEWA, MINNESOTA
From 05-APR-00 21:00:00 to 06-APR-00 00:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 64 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 05-APR-00 21:00:00 to 06-APR-00 00:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 64 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in STEELE, MINNESOTA
From 05-APR-00 21:00:00 to 06-APR-00 00:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 64 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 05-APR-00 21:00:00 to 06-APR-00 00:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 64 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in YELLOW MEDICINE, MINNESOTA
From 05-APR-00 21:00:00 to 06-APR-00 00:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 64 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in SWIFT, MINNESOTA
From 05-APR-00 21:00:00 to 06-APR-00 00:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 64 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in STEVENS, MINNESOTA
From 05-APR-00 21:00:00 to 06-APR-00 00:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 64 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 05-APR-00 21:00:00 to 06-APR-00 00:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 64 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in DOUGLAS, MINNESOTA
From 05-APR-00 21:00:00 to 06-APR-00 00:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 64 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 05-APR-00 21:00:00 to 06-APR-00 00:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 64 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in WASECA, MINNESOTA
From 05-APR-00 21:00:00 to 06-APR-00 00:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 64 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 05-APR-00 21:00:00 to 06-APR-00 00:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 64 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in LE SUEUR, MINNESOTA
From 05-APR-00 21:00:00 to 06-APR-00 00:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 64 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in BROWN, MINNESOTA
From 05-APR-00 21:00:00 to 06-APR-00 00:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 64 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 05-APR-00 21:00:00 to 06-APR-00 00:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 64 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in KANDIYOHI, MINNESOTA
From 05-APR-00 21:00:00 to 06-APR-00 00:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 64 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in LAC QUI PARLE, MINNESOTA
From 05-APR-00 21:00:00 to 06-APR-00 00:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 64 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in REDWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 05-APR-00 21:00:00 to 06-APR-00 00:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 64 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 05-APR-00 21:00:00 to 06-APR-00 00:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 64 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 05-APR-00 21:00:00 to 06-APR-00 00:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 64 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in NICOLLET, MINNESOTA
From 05-APR-00 21:00:00 to 06-APR-00 00:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 64 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 05-APR-00 21:00:00 to 06-APR-00 00:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 64 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 05-APR-00 21:00:00 to 06-APR-00 00:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 64 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in SIBLEY, MINNESOTA
From 05-APR-00 21:00:00 to 06-APR-00 00:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 64 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 05-APR-00 21:00:00 to 06-APR-00 00:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 64 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 05-APR-00 21:00:00 to 06-APR-00 00:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 64 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in WATONWAN, MINNESOTA
From 05-APR-00 21:00:00 to 06-APR-00 00:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 64 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in WASHINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 05-APR-00 21:00:00 to 06-APR-00 00:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 64 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in MARTIN, MINNESOTA
From 05-APR-00 21:00:00 to 06-APR-00 00:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 64 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 05-APR-00 21:00:00 to 06-APR-00 00:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 64 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC