Severe storms produced gusty winds and spotty wind damage Friday afternoon
Wind gusts to 60 mph in the Twin Cities Friday; weekend looks pleasant
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It’s been a busy week for storms in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Friday’s storms brought quick-hitting downpours, hail, and high winds to parts of the Twin Cities, southeastern Minnesota, and western Wisconsin.
Here are some storm reports from the Twin Cities area Friday.
2 SSW Eagan [Dakota Co, MN] Public reports Tstm Wnd Dmg at 4:45 PM CDT -- Report from Twitter with Photo. Large Pine tree knocked over in Eagan. Time estimated via Radar.
4 SW Eagan [Dakota Co, MN] Public reports Tstm Wnd Dmg at 4:46 PM CDT -- Several medium to large tree branches down. Time estimated via radar. Photo included on Twitter.
Minneapolis - Crystal,MN (MIC) ASOS reports gust of 52 knots (59.8 mph) from NNW @ 2155Z
MINNEAPLS/BLAINE,MN (ANE) ASOS reports gust of 52 knots (59.8 mph) from NW @ 2201Z
As of this post time, the severe thunderstorm watch has been canceled for most of the Twin Cities area. The watch remains in effect for southeastern Minnesota and parts of Wisconsin until 10 pm.
The weekend looks sunny and pleasant. Highs will run in the 80s south and 70s north this weekend.

Enjoy. We’ve earned it.
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