A complex of thunderstorms that developed across South Dakota early Tuesday morning, August 2nd, moved eastward into west-central, central and east-central Minnesota during the morning. Brief severe wind gusts along a bow echo moved across the area, with mainly tree damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAC QUI PARLE, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-11 04:59:00 to 02-AUG-11 04:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOUISBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were blown down near Louisburg, Minnesota.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-11 07:00:00 to 02-AUG-11 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOWARD LAKE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree blew down and blocked County Road 5 near Howard Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-11 07:08:00 to 02-AUG-11 07:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAUK RAPIDS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several large trees were blown down in Sauk Rapids.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-11 07:20:00 to 02-AUG-11 07:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELK RIVER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large oak trees were blown down north of Elk River.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-11 07:30:00 to 02-AUG-11 07:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENDORADO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large trees were blown down near Glendorado.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-11 06:30:00 to 02-AUG-11 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: (Y69)LITCHFIELD MUNI
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large trees were uprooted in the city of Litchfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-11 07:05:00 to 02-AUG-11 07:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CABLE
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A measured wind gust at the St. Cloud airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-11 06:28:00 to 02-AUG-11 06:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITCHFIELD
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A measured wind gust at the Litchfield RAWS site.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-11 06:45:00 to 02-AUG-11 06:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few large trees were blown down, near Avon.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-11 06:50:00 to 02-AUG-11 06:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLLEGEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 14 inch diameter pine tree was blown down in Collegeville.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-11 06:55:00 to 02-AUG-11 06:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST JOSEPH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large 10 to 12 inch diameter trees were blown down near St. Joseph.

Thunderstorm Wind in ISANTI, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-11 07:30:00 to 02-AUG-11 07:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large tree branches were blown down east of Crown.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-11 07:21:00 to 02-AUG-11 07:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELK RIVER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees and power lines were blown down near Elk River.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-11 07:25:00 to 02-AUG-11 07:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAMSEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large trees were blown down near Ramsey.

Thunderstorm Wind in ISANTI, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-11 07:35:00 to 02-AUG-11 07:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ISANTI
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large trees were blown down south of Isanti.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-11 07:30:00 to 02-AUG-11 07:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST FRANCIS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large trees were partially uprooted near St. Francis.

Thunderstorm Wind in ISANTI, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-11 07:45:00 to 02-AUG-11 07:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ISANTI
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees were blown down near Isanti.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHISAGO, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-11 07:55:00 to 02-AUG-11 07:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH BRANCH
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down near North Branch.