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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 172, NWS Twin Cities, MN

July 20, 2017Martin County, Watonwan County, Minnesota

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jul 20, 2017, 12:41 AM CDT for Martin County, Watonwan County, Minnesota. It was in force for 79 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Jul 20, 2017, 12:41 AM CDT (05:41 UTC)
Expired
Jul 20, 2017, 2:00 AM CDT
In force
79 min
Issued by
NWS Twin Cities, MN
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.5 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Martin County, MN, Watonwan County, MN

The radar

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 147 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:40 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 00:00Z, 5.7 hours before the alert went out and 146 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Minneapolis, MN at 00:00Z on 2017-07-20Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 14 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Minneapolis, MN at 00:00Z on 2017-07-20The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 186 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
14 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-693 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1310 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
65 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
186 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
251 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

124 
WUUS53 KMPX 200541
SVRMPX
MNC091-165-200700-
/O.NEW.KMPX.SV.W.0172.170720T0541Z-170720T0700Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1241 AM CDT THU JUL 20 2017

The National Weather Service in The Twin Cities has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Martin County in south central Minnesota...
  Southern Watonwan County in south central Minnesota...

* Until 200 AM CDT

* At 1240 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Bergen, or
  near Windom, moving southeast at 40 mph.

  HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. 

  SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

  IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
           damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect 
           wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. 

* This severe thunderstorm will be near,
  Trimont around 105 AM CDT. 
  Sherburn around 110 AM CDT. 
  Welcome around 115 AM CDT. 
  Fairmont around 125 AM CDT. 

Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Fairmont
Airport, East Chain, Imogene, Wilbert, Foxlake, Northrop, Ormsby,
Granada, Echols and South Branch.

This includes Interstate 90 between mile markers 82 and 111.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 4359 9485 4397 9485 4386 9436 4385 9436
      4384 9426 4350 9425 4350 9438
TIME...MOT...LOC 0540Z 297DEG 36KT 4384 9504 

HAIL...1.50IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$
5 follow-up statements
643 
WWUS53 KMPX 200549
SVSMPX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1249 AM CDT THU JUL 20 2017

MNC091-165-200700-
/O.CON.KMPX.SV.W.0172.000000T0000Z-170720T0700Z/
Martin MN-Watonwan MN-
1249 AM CDT THU JUL 20 2017

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 AM CDT
FOR MARTIN AND SOUTHERN WATONWAN COUNTIES...

At 1248 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Bergen, or 9
miles southeast of Windom, moving southeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
         damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind 
         damage to roofs, siding, and trees. 

Locations impacted include...
Fairmont, Sherburn, Truman, Trimont, Welcome, Butterfield, Granada,
East Chain, South Branch, Northrop, Ormsby and Odin.

An additional thunderstorm is located ahead of this severe storm, 
and will affect much of the same area. That storm could produce hail 
to nickel size and wind gusts to 40 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare immediately for large hail and deadly cloud to ground
lightning. Seek shelter inside a well-built structure. Stay away from
windows.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 4359 9485 4397 9485 4386 9436 4385 9436
      4384 9426 4350 9425 4350 9438
TIME...MOT...LOC 0548Z 297DEG 36KT 4381 9495 

HAIL...1.75IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$
384 
WWUS53 KMPX 200610
SVSMPX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
110 AM CDT THU JUL 20 2017

MNC165-200619-
/O.CAN.KMPX.SV.W.0172.000000T0000Z-170720T0700Z/
Watonwan MN-
110 AM CDT THU JUL 20 2017

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHERN WATONWAN COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

LAT...LON 4359 9485 4385 9485 4385 9436 4384 9426
      4350 9425 4350 9438
TIME...MOT...LOC 0609Z 296DEG 42KT 4368 9459 

$$

MNC091-200700-
/O.CON.KMPX.SV.W.0172.000000T0000Z-170720T0700Z/
Martin MN-
110 AM CDT THU JUL 20 2017

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 AM CDT
FOR MARTIN COUNTY...

At 109 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Welcome, or
near Fairmont, moving southeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees. 

Locations impacted include...
Fairmont, Sherburn, Truman, Trimont, Welcome, Granada, East Chain,
Northrop, Ormsby, Fairmont Airport, Imogene and Wilbert.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 4359 9485 4385 9485 4385 9436 4384 9426
      4350 9425 4350 9438
TIME...MOT...LOC 0609Z 296DEG 42KT 4368 9459 

HAIL...1.25IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$
818 
WWUS53 KMPX 200620
SVSMPX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
120 AM CDT THU JUL 20 2017

MNC091-200700-
/O.CON.KMPX.SV.W.0172.000000T0000Z-170720T0700Z/
Martin MN-
120 AM CDT THU JUL 20 2017

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 AM CDT
FOR MARTIN COUNTY...

At 120 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Fairmont,
moving southeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees. 

Locations impacted include...
Fairmont, Sherburn, Truman, Trimont, Welcome, Granada, East Chain,
Northrop, Fairmont Airport, Imogene, Wilbert and Foxlake.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 4357 9477 4382 9474 4385 9457 4385 9436
      4384 9426 4350 9425 4350 9438
TIME...MOT...LOC 0620Z 294DEG 38KT 4364 9449 

HAIL...1.25IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$
184 
WWUS53 KMPX 200629
SVSMPX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
129 AM CDT THU JUL 20 2017

MNC091-200700-
/O.CON.KMPX.SV.W.0172.000000T0000Z-170720T0700Z/
Martin MN-
129 AM CDT THU JUL 20 2017

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 AM CDT
FOR EASTERN MARTIN COUNTY...

At 129 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near East Chain, or
near Fairmont, moving southeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees. 

Locations impacted include...
Fairmont, Welcome, Granada, East Chain, Northrop, Fairmont Airport,
Imogene and Wilbert.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 4356 9469 4377 9461 4379 9442 4375 9426
      4350 9425 4350 9438
TIME...MOT...LOC 0629Z 297DEG 36KT 4360 9438 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$
973 
WWUS53 KMPX 200639
SVSMPX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
139 AM CDT THU JUL 20 2017

MNC091-200700-
/O.CON.KMPX.SV.W.0172.000000T0000Z-170720T0700Z/
Martin MN-
139 AM CDT THU JUL 20 2017

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 AM CDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN MARTIN COUNTY...

At 139 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over East Chain, or
12 miles southeast of Fairmont, moving southeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees. 

Locations impacted include...
Fairmont, Granada, East Chain, Fairmont Airport and Imogene. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 4353 9453 4371 9441 4367 9426 4350 9425
      4350 9438
TIME...MOT...LOC 0639Z 297DEG 36KT 4355 9426 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Twin Cities, MN issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 19, 9:19 PM CDTFlash Flood WatchMPXCarver, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Le Sueur, McLeod and 7 more6 hr
Jul 19, 9:42 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXDakota33 min
Jul 19, 9:46 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXKandiyohi29 min
Jul 19, 9:59 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXKandiyohi, Meeker31 min
Jul 19, 10:20 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXRamsey25 min
Jul 19, 10:22 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXMeeker23 min
Jul 20, 1:02 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXFaribault58 min

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.