Special Weather Statement, NWS Twin Cities, MN

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
334 AM CDT Mon Aug 21 2017

.SHORT TERM...(Today and tonight)
Issued at 334 AM CDT Mon Aug 21 2017

The short term concerns are convective/severe potential early and
again later this afternoon along frontal boundary.

Initially, SPC mesoscale analysis is showing MUCAPE to 2000 J/kg,
mid level lapse rates to 7.5 C/km and deep layer shear to 40kts in
the vicinity of the nearly stationary frontal boundary over northern
Iowa/Southeast MN. Scattered showers/storms developed shortly after
3 AM into south central Minnesota, close to overall track of the
HRRR. Some of these storms could contain hail and gusty winds during
the morning. This short term CAM lifts the area of showers/storms
northeast affecting the southeast corner of the state and moving
into west central Wisconsin. We will mention scattered
showers/storms as this moves through the area through about 16z.

Meanwhile the Dakotas trough has developed some scattered convection
as well. As it approaches the west we will have to include some
chance PoPs for that later morning/afternoon. As it moves into
Minnesota the surface boundary may work a bit farther north during
the day and will continue the threat of thunderstorms along across
the east and south into this evening. The severe threat remains over
the far south into west central Wisconsin into the evening the
trough moves through, pushing the front to the southeast.  Not
anticipating great viewing for the eclipse because of the convective
threat and overall clouds expected.

.LONG TERM...(Tuesday through Sunday)
Issued at 334 AM CDT Mon Aug 21 2017

Troughing aloft over the eastern half of the CONUS with high
pressure at the surface regionally will yield continued cool
temperatures during the long term forecast period. With respect to
precipitation, chances will be low/limited into next Friday given
the dominance of surface high pressure, but then the arrival of a
surface trough next weekend brings increased shower and
thunderstorm chances.

The period starts out cool and dry, with highs in the upper 60s to
mid 70s on Tuesday and Wednesday. Wednesday afternoon into
Thursday weak ripples on the western periphery of the
aforementioned eastern trough could spawn a few showers, but
precip amounts and coverage would be very light.

By Friday evening there is relatively decent agreement amongst the
models that a surface trough will be bisecting the central
Dakotas, with a shortwave trough approaching from the northwest on
the heels of the eastern trough. As spokes of energy associated
with the trough to the northwest pivot across the area over the
weekend along with the surface trough, more widespread shower and
thunderstorm activity is expected. For now have kept precip
chances around 40 percent for the weekend, but will most likely be
able to bump those up once timing details are more certain with
subsequent model runs.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Monday night)
Issued at 1120 PM CDT Sun Aug 20 2017

Conditional threat of storms across southern MN and western WI
overnight and lingering in the morning for western WI. Added
vicinity mention at a few taf sites. Then the main concern is for
thunderstorms again tomorrow afternoon and evening, included
PROB30 wording at several sites for those.

KMSP...Added VCTS to the taf as HRRR and RAP maintain consistency
in bringing storms in overnight.

/OUTLOOK FOR KMSP/
TUE...VFR. Wind NW 10 kts.
WED...VFR. Wind N 5 kts.
THU...VFR. Wind SE 5 kts.

&&

.MPX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...None.
MN...None.
&&

SHORT TERM...DWE
LONG TERM...LS
AVIATION...SPD

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
359 AM CDT Mon Aug 21 2017

MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028-
220900-
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-
Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
359 AM CDT Mon Aug 21 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central and
southern Minnesota...and west central Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Scattered thunderstorms are expected today into this evening across
central and south central Minnesota and west central Wisconsin.
A few of these storms could produce severe weather, primarily
over southern Minnesota. Damaging winds, large hail and heavy
rainfall are the primary threats.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Thunderstorms are expected periodically from Friday night through
Sunday. Although predictability regarding timing and location is
low at this time, severe weather appears possible over the
weekend.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SKYWARN spotter activation will may be needed over southern
Minnesota today into this evening.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
351 AM CDT MON AUG 21 2017

MNZ092-093-210930-
Freeborn-Faribault-
351 AM CDT MON AUG 21 2017

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHWESTERN FREEBORN AND
SOUTHEASTERN FARIBAULT COUNTIES...

At 351 AM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Rake, or 21
miles northwest of Forest City, moving east at 30 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel size hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Emmons, Bricelyn, Mansfield, Frost, Kiester, Brush Creek, Walters and
Baroda.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 90 between mile markers 127 and 145.
 U.S. Highway 169 between mile markers 6 and 8.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

LAT...LON 4362 9411 4373 9364 4350 9346 4350 9405
TIME...MOT...LOC 0851Z 252DEG 26KT 4351 9390

DWE

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
430 AM CDT MON AUG 21 2017

MNZ093-211015-
Freeborn-
430 AM CDT MON AUG 21 2017

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHERN FREEBORN COUNTY...

At 430 AM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Emmons, or 10
miles southwest of Albert Lea, moving east at 20 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel size hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Albert Lea, Glenville, Emmons, Hayward, Mansfield, Twin Lakes, Conger
and Myrtle.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 35 between mile markers 1 and 11.
 Interstate 90 between mile markers 166 and 170.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

LAT...LON 4363 9362 4367 9313 4350 9314 4350 9363
TIME...MOT...LOC 0930Z 271DEG 18KT 4354 9353

DWE