During the morning of Friday, July 12th, a small complex of storms developed in South Dakota, and moved eastward into west central Minnesota before noon. The storms  continued to march across southern Minnesota, almost in a straight line from near Redwood Falls, eastward into the southern part of the Twin Cities metro area. Several wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph occurred, and a wind gust of 59 mph was measured in Scott County. Sporadic trees were blown down also along the path, but the majority of the wind damage was minor. The Redwood Falls airport measured a wind gust of 55 mph at 1047 LST. There was also a measured wind gust of 52 mph at the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport at 1234 LST, and a measured wind gust of 50 mph near Elko/New Market at 1226 LST.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 12-JUL-19 12:16:00 to 12-JUL-19 12:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYDIA
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A measured wind gust from a local trained spotter.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 12-JUL-19 12:22:00 to 12-JUL-19 12:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAVAGE
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A local measured wind gust of 58 mph from the Emergency Manager.

Thunderstorm Wind in REDWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 12-JUL-19 10:35:00 to 12-JUL-19 10:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELVIEW
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several trees and power lines were blown down in Belview.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIBLEY, MINNESOTA
From 12-JUL-19 11:40:00 to 12-JUL-19 11:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree blew down in Arlington.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIBLEY, MINNESOTA
From 12-JUL-19 11:35:00 to 12-JUL-19 11:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAYLORD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 20 foot tall tree was snapped, and fell onto a minivan in Gaylord.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 12-JUL-19 11:43:00 to 12-JUL-19 11:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORWOOD YOUNG AMERICA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was blown over, and fell onto an apartment building causing some structural damage in Norwood/Young America.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 12-JUL-19 12:00:00 to 12-JUL-19 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLE PLAINE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous large tree branches, and trees up to one foot in diameter, were blown down around Belle Plaine.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 12-JUL-19 12:00:00 to 12-JUL-19 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JORDAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A large tree branch broke off and landed on a vehicle. There was considerable damage to the car.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 12-JUL-19 11:36:00 to 12-JUL-19 11:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENCOE MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was snapped off on 80th Street, and Babcock Avenue, southeast of Glencoe.