During the late evening of Tuesday, August 2nd, a complex of thunderstorms that developed over eastern South Dakota moved into southwest Minnesota. These storms quickly bowed out over Minnesota and moved east-northeast from Granite Falls, to Olivia, Hutchinson, and the western Twin Cities metro area. There were numerous measured wind gusts from Marshall, to the western Twin Cities metro area of 60 to 70 mph. There was one wind gust of 81 MPH west of Hector, Minnesota. This was measured by the Minnesota Department of Transportation wind sensor. In addition to the measured wind gusts, several large trees were blown down from Redwood Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, and parts of the Twin Cities metro area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 22:53:00 to 02-AUG-22 22:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORWOOD YOUNG AMERICA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large trees were blown down in the Norwood, Young America area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 22:57:00 to 02-AUG-22 22:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: VICTORIA
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large tree branches were blown down around Victoria.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 23:08:00 to 02-AUG-22 23:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOPKINS
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large tree branches were blown down around Hopkins.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 23:15:00 to 02-AUG-22 23:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOOMINGTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large trees were blown down around Bloomington.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 23:20:00 to 02-AUG-22 23:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST LOUIS PARK
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large tree branches were blown down around the Uptown area of Minneapolis.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 23:30:00 to 02-AUG-22 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE CANADA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down in the Little Canada area. One landed on a mobile home.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 23:31:00 to 02-AUG-22 23:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: (STP)ST PAUL DOWNTOWN AIRPORT HOLMAN FIELD
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Some trees were blown down in the Daytons Bluff area of St. Paul.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 23:33:00 to 02-AUG-22 23:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: VADNAIS HGTS
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees and large tree branches were blown down in the Vadnais Heights area.

Thunderstorm Wind in YELLOW MEDICINE, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 21:35:00 to 02-AUG-22 21:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: (GDB)GRANITE FALLS AIRPORT
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in REDWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 21:37:00 to 02-AUG-22 21:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILROY
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Minnesota Department of Transportation wind sensor measured a wind gust of 54 knots.

Thunderstorm Wind in REDWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 21:51:00 to 02-AUG-22 21:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: REDWOOD FALLS ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in REDWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 21:53:00 to 02-AUG-22 21:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: REDWOOD FALLS ARPT
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 21:53:00 to 02-AUG-22 21:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLIVIA MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 22:02:00 to 02-AUG-22 22:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: HECTOR
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Minnesota Department of Transportation wind sensor measured a wind gust of 70 knots.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 22:12:00 to 02-AUG-22 22:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKESIDE
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A private weather station measured a wind gust of 58 knots.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 22:19:00 to 02-AUG-22 22:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON ARPT
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 23:23:00 to 02-AUG-22 23:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: MSP INTL ARPT
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in REDWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 21:23:00 to 02-AUG-22 21:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILROY
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A private weather wind sensor measured a wind gust of 51 knots.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 22:20:00 to 02-AUG-22 22:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large tree limbs were blown off of trees in Hutchinson as noted in a social media photo.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 22:20:00 to 02-AUG-22 22:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large trees were blown down on the south side of Hutchinson. Some of the trees landed on houses causing damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 22:20:00 to 02-AUG-22 22:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large tree branches were blown off of trees on the north side of Hutchinson.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 21:53:00 to 02-AUG-22 21:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLIVIA MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous large trees were blown down around Olivia, and a large billboard side was knocked over.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 23:05:00 to 02-AUG-22 23:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDEN PRAIRIE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree branch was blown down in Eden Prairie.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 23:15:00 to 02-AUG-22 23:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOOMINGTON
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured a wind gust of 58 knots.

Thunderstorm Wind in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 23:45:00 to 02-AUG-22 23:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WELCH
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Minnesota Department of Transportation wind sensor measured a wind gust of 54 knots.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 22:10:00 to 02-AUG-22 22:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HECTOR
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A private airport wind sensor measured a wind gust of 53 knots.