Tara_Hastings Beyond the Forecast

I remember one year ago today our weather team looking at computer models, radar images and knew a tornado was going to hit somewhere in Northeast Wisconsin.  All of the "ingredients" were there for severe weather and even a twister.  It was something usually seen in the plains but not here in Wisconsin.  I remember graduations being cancelled, many outdoor events and people calling the weather office asking if they should cancel events.  While it didn't storm everywhere there was one large storm what we term as a supercell moved through four counties, Langlade, Shawano, Menominee and Oconto.  It spawned a tornado rated an EF3 which means winds were anywhere from 140 to 160 miles per hour. The tornado took down trees in Menominee County and a few days later a "scar" could be seen from satellites.   One place hit hard was Riverview and The Bear Paw Resort.  Meteorologist Doug Higgins was there and talked with the owner about rebuilding during the last year.
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