Temperatures were only in the mid 70s by late in the afternoon of July 9th. However, dew points were around 70 degrees with a surface low and several boundaries over southeast North Dakota into west central Minnesota. Thunderstorms formed over southeast North Dakota and tracked east-northeast into adjacent areas of west central Minnesota. These storms produced numerous tornado and funnel cloud reports.

Tornado in CLAY, MINNESOTA
From 09-JUL-19 16:58:00 to 09-JUL-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSTAD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: Storm Chaser

This tornado, the second tornado in this cyclic series (2A), made intermittent ground contact as it tracked northeast for about a half a mile, mainly over open fields. Peak winds were estimated at 75 mph.

Tornado in WILKIN, MINNESOTA
From 09-JUL-19 17:20:00 to 09-JUL-19 17:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: EVERDELL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado is the third tornado (3B) that formed in a cyclic series. At one point it snapped several trees in a field shelterbelt. Peak winds were estimated at 105 mph.

Tornado in CLAY, MINNESOTA
From 09-JUL-19 17:30:00 to 09-JUL-19 17:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: STOCKWOOD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado was the third tornado (3A) in a cyclic series. It was likely a partially rain wrapped tornado as it tracked intermittently to the northeast. The tornado broke down numerous large tree branches along its path and cracked at least one power pole. Peak winds were estimated at 85 mph.

Tornado in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 09-JUL-19 17:45:00 to 09-JUL-19 17:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: ERHARD
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado tracked intermittently for about two miles, ending in central Erhard Township. The tornado broke down numerous large tree branches in shelterbelts and tree claims along its path. An assortment of ash and elm trees were snapped in Erhard. Peak winds were estimated at 100 mph.

Funnel Cloud in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 09-JUL-19 17:48:00 to 09-JUL-19 17:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARLISLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A wall cloud with a weak and diffuse funnel were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MINNESOTA
From 09-JUL-19 17:50:00 to 09-JUL-19 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAWLEY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A spruce tree was snapped at a farmstead south of highway 10.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 09-JUL-19 19:55:00 to 09-JUL-19 19:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BALMORAL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong winds rocked a vehicle. Small to medium sized branches littered the roadway and penny sized hail fell.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 09-JUL-19 20:05:00 to 09-JUL-19 20:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEER CREEK
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The wind gust was measured by a personal weather station. One mature tree was snapped in the yard.

Funnel Cloud in WILKIN, MINNESOTA
From 09-JUL-19 16:54:00 to 09-JUL-19 16:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRECKENRIDGE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The funnel was nearly overhead.

Funnel Cloud in CLAY, MINNESOTA
From 09-JUL-19 17:54:00 to 09-JUL-19 17:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAWLEY MUNI ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A persistent wall cloud produced a brief funnel.

Tornado in WILKIN, MINNESOTA
From 09-JUL-19 16:57:00 to 09-JUL-19 17:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRECKENRIDGE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Twin funnels moved across the Red River north of Breckenridge and produced at least one damaging touchdown path. This tornado was the second (2B) which formed in this cyclic series. It touched down near highway 75 and tracked northeast, breaking numerous large tree branches in shelterbelts along its path. One farmstead had a few ash and cottonwood trees snapped. Peak winds were estimated at 95 mph.