A big chunk of the East end of the State took a hit I was set up for seated BUI training tomorrow here in town a short day was planned but now I’m heading to Pierre instead because the first instructor they lined up lost a barn yesterday.

Local storm chaser photos

Friend of mine from Madison lost all the buildings on his farm but the house. Lots of OLD cottonwoods went down. Shame.

I think the nature of prairie storms is one reason why our cottonwoods don't have a long life span compared to some species in the eastern or western forests. I think the life span for cottonwoods in this region is typically listed at about 125 years, a 150 year cottonwood is uncommon, a 200 year old cottonwood extremely rare. In the eastern or western forested regions, 200 years is the minimum of being considered old growth...

Fire and wind are features of the prairie ecosystem. Changing nature sometimes comes up against obstacles.

Scientists discovered the cause of the high winds was because Wisconsin really sucks

Had our deciduous trees been fully leafed out, there would not be a standing tree for counties. Y’all need firewood, come get it!!!!

Derecho wind.-A violent prolonged wind event at the leading edge of a large curved storm front.