Midwest Squall Lines

Midwest Squall Lines

On June 13th, 2022 multiple squalls raced across the Midwest United States. These systems brought destructive winds, large hail, and tornadoes from Wisconsin to West Virginia. The storms brought particularly significant damage to Fort Wayne, Indiana and left hundreds of thousands without power throughout the Midwest.


Satellite animations of this event:

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Multiple Rounds of Severe Storm Race Across Midwest

Description:

Multiple convective systems racing across the Midwest, from Wisconsin to West Virginia.

Satellite: GOES-16


Product: GeoColor, GLM Group Energy Density


Timespan: 06/13/2022 17:01 - 06/14/2022 11:56 UTC

Severe Storm Erupts over Chicago

Description:

A severe storm explosively forms over Chicago, Illinois.

Satellite: GOES-16


Product: Visible (band 2)


Timespan: 06/13/2022 22:30 - 06/14/2022 00:59 UTC

Lightning within Severe Storm near Chicago

Description:

Lightning within a severe storm rapidly intensifying over Chicago, Illinois.

Satellite: GOES-16


Product: Visible (band 2), GLM Group Energy Density


Timespan: 06/13/2022 22:30 - 06/14/2022 00:59 UTC

Morning Storms Push into Wisconsin

Description:

A line of severe storms move into Wisconsin during the morning and early afternoon.

Satellite: GOES-16


Product: Visible (band 2), GLM Group Energy Density


Timespan: 06/13/2022 16:22 - 06/13/2022 18:25 UTC