A complex of thunderstorms that weakened across eastern Minnesota during the late morning of Saturday, June 14, developed an area of damaging outflow winds. These damaging winds were caused by a combination of strong winds above the surface extending down to the surface due to dry air mixing with weakening showers.
Winds gusts of up to 60 miles per hour knocked down trees and cut power. Over 10,000 customers were reported to be without power in the metro area during the height of the storm. The Xcel Energy outage map showed over 14,600 without power as of 12:20 p.m. local time. Outages were reported in Chaska, Excelsior, Mound, Minnetonka, Wayzata, Golden Valley and Minneapolis. At least 12 boats capsized on Lake Minnetonka due to the high winds, but no injuries were reported.

High Wind in SIBLEY, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-14 10:00:00 to 14-JUN-14 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several wind sensors across Sibley County had measured winds of 40 to 50 mph, with gusts over 50 mph at times. There were reports of downed trees and power lines, with areas of power outages.

High Wind in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-14 10:00:00 to 14-JUN-14 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several wind sensors across Mcleod County had measured winds of 40 to 45 mph, with gusts over 50 mph at times. There were reports of downed trees and power lines, with areas of power outages.

High Wind in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-14 10:00:00 to 14-JUN-14 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several wind sensors across Hennepin County had measured winds of 40 to 50 mph, with gusts over 50 mph at times. There was a measured wind gust at the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport of 68 mph, with Flying Cloud reported a wind gust of 62 mph. There were reports of downed trees and power lines, with areas of power outages. Plus, there were capsized boats on Lake Minnetonka.

High Wind in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-14 10:00:00 to 14-JUN-14 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several wind sensors across Carver County had measured winds of 40 to 50 mph, with gusts over 50 mph at times. There were reports of downed trees and power lines, with areas of power outages. Plus, there were capsized boats on Lake Waconia.

High Wind in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-14 10:00:00 to 14-JUN-14 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several wind sensors across Ramsey County had measured winds of 40 to 50 mph, with gusts over 50 mph at times. There was a measured wind gust at the St. Paul Airport of 53 mph. There were reports of downed trees and power lines, with areas of power outages.

High Wind in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-14 10:00:00 to 14-JUN-14 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several wind sensors across Scott County had measured winds of 40 to 50 mph, with gusts over 50 mph at times. There were reports of downed trees and power lines, with areas of power outages.

High Wind in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-14 10:00:00 to 14-JUN-14 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several wind sensors across Dakota County had measured winds of 40 to 45 mph, with gusts over 50 mph at times. There were reports of downed trees and power lines, with areas of power outages.