Storm Record · Dane County
May 25, 2008: Straight-line wind in Dane County
What the National Weather Service recorded
Scattered severe storms affected south-central Wisconsin wiht large hail and powerful downburst winds gusting to around 56 knots (65 mph). Synoptically, the storms resulted from a warm front pushing north through the area while low pressure moved norhteast through central Minnesota. Maximum daytime temperatures reached the lower 80s - the 1st time southern Wisconsin had experienced temperatures over 80 for the season. Surface dewpoints peaked in the upper 50s to lower 60s while jet stream winds of 70 to 75 knots aided in thunderstorm development.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · episode 17448
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Where It Hit
| Location | County | Hazard | Size | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazomanie (1 N) | Dane | Wind | 64 mph wind | Powerful thunderstorm straight-line winds toppled trees which then pulled down power lines. |