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Wisconsin Tornado Strikes Homes and Farms
6 Jun
Summary
- A rare February tornado caused destruction near Evansville, Wisconsin.
- A tornado warning was active for Green Lake County on June 5th.
- The National Weather Service issued a warning for a storm capable of producing a tornado.
A rare tornado struck near Evansville, Wisconsin, leaving a path of destruction across homes and farms. This significant weather event occurred despite being February.
The National Weather Service in Milwaukee issued a tornado warning for Green Lake County on June 5th, which was in effect until 9:45 p.m. CDT. At 9:01 p.m. CDT, a severe thunderstorm detected by radar was identified near Markesan, moving towards the southeast at 20 mph.
This dangerous storm posed a serious threat, with the potential for widespread damage. Impacts included dangerous flying debris, destruction of mobile homes, and damage to roofs, vehicles, and trees. The storm was expected to pass near Markesan and other locations such as Manchester, Kingston, and Marquette.
