Severe thunderstorms formed over central North Dakota during the mid evening hours of June 5th. These storms moved into portions of eastern North Dakota along and south of the highway 200 corridor by late evening, then into adjacent portions of west central Minnesota even later. These storms eventually took on a linear structure and produced multiple strong wind reports. There were a few reports of large hail, but they were more isolated.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORMAN, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUN-18 23:40:00 to 05-JUN-18 23:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOCKHART
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A few 4 to 6 inch diameter tree branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUN-18 23:45:00 to 05-JUN-18 23:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOORHEAD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Tree damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUN-18 23:45:00 to 05-JUN-18 23:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOORHEAD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several small trees and large tree branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BECKER, MINNESOTA
From 06-JUN-18 00:12:00 to 06-JUN-18 00:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An 8 inch diameter oak branch was snapped off.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKIN, MINNESOTA
From 06-JUN-18 00:20:00 to 06-JUN-18 00:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROTHSAY
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The wind gust was measured by a MNDOT RWIS sensor.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 06-JUN-18 00:23:00 to 06-JUN-18 00:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: PELICAN RAPIDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Large tree branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 06-JUN-18 00:39:00 to 06-JUN-18 00:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERGAS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A poplar tree was snapped off at its base.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 06-JUN-18 00:40:00 to 06-JUN-18 00:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUCE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An ash tree was uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 06-JUN-18 00:42:00 to 06-JUN-18 00:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: (FFM)FERGUS FALLS AR
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

The wind gust was measured by the Fergus Falls airport AWOS.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 06-JUN-18 00:50:00 to 06-JUN-18 00:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Numerous 8 to 10 inch diameter poplar trees were snapped in northern Star Lake and western Edna townships.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 06-JUN-18 00:55:00 to 06-JUN-18 00:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAINE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several 4 to 6 inch diameter ash tree branches were blown down at a farmstead. Nearby poplar trees were also broken down.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 06-JUN-18 01:15:00 to 06-JUN-18 01:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENNING
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A 10 inch diameter poplar tree was snapped about 8 feet off the ground.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 06-JUN-18 01:30:00 to 06-JUN-18 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARKERS PRAIRIE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Public

An irrigation system was flipped over.