BRAINERD, Minn. – A supercell spawned three tornadoes Up North in Minnesota, one with tornadic winds estimated at 120 mph. No injuries were reported. Hail stones, some as large as softballs, caused damage, but it was minimal in the forested landscape.
> Crow Wing County. Near Whitefish and Clamshell lakes. Rated EF-2, with wind speed estimated 120 mph.
> Crow Wing County. From Rabbit Lake to Cedar and Hammal lakes. An EF-2 estimated at 115 mph.
> Aitkin County. Near Glen. Possibly an EF-1 estimated at 65 mph.
A tornado from another storm cell was near Wright in Carlton County. Although winds were estimated at 80 mph, National Weather Service meteorologists described it as “weak and whispy.” The path was five miles long.
Earlier: Rating tornadoes