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Special Weather Statement, NWS Twin Cities, MN
NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this special weather statement at May 28, 2018, 9:06 PM CDT for Pepin County, Wisconsin. It was in force for 39 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
- May 28, 2018, 9:06 PM CDT (02:06 UTC)
- Expired
- May 28, 2018, 9:45 PM CDT
- In force
- 39 min
- Issued by
- NWS Twin Cities, MN
County Pepin County, WI
The radar
The La Crosse radar (KARX), 109 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:10 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Green Bay/Straub, WI (KGRB), launched 00:00Z, 2.1 hours before the alert went out and 298 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 14 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -429 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2121 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 30 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 49 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 239 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.1
The text
As transmitted.
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</html>What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this special weather statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Twin Cities, MN wrote its last area forecast discussion before this special weather statement went out at May 28, 7:40 PM CDT, 1 hour 26 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, May 28, 7:40 PM CDT, 1 hour 26 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 740 PM CDT Mon May 28 2018 .Updated for 00Z Aviation Discussion... Issued at 730 PM CDT Mon May 28 2018 && .SHORT TERM...(This evening through Tuesday) Issued at 423 PM CDT Mon May 28 2018 Thunderstorms were developing this afternoon along an outflow boundary that moved westward from near the La Crosse area earlier this morning. These storms were pulse like and most will produced gusty winds and very small hail this afternoon and evening. Some of the wind gusts could produced isolated wind damage if the updraft becomes strong enough. Otherwise, most of the activity will slowly decrease in the evening, but may regenerate across central Minnesota where a cold front lies this afternoon. This area does support better wind shear which will led to more organized convection if storms continue. Further to the south/southeast, dry conditions are expected overnight with humidity levels remaining high. Although heat indices this afternoon are unseasonably high for late May, this air mass will begin to move southeast overhead and over the Ohio Valley by Tuesday. However, I wouldn't be surprised to see another heat advisory issued for the metro area for Tuesday, but it won't be as warm/hot as it has been today. A more significant short wave will begin to move eastward across the Dakotas on Tuesday. This will lead to a better chance of precipitation developing Tuesday afternoon. .LONG TERM...(Tuesday night through Monday) Issued at 423 PM CDT Mon May 28 2018 Cooler weather and a more active weather pattern will set up for later this week. There are several rounds of thunderstorms possible. More detail will be added shortly. && .AVIATION...(For the 00Z TAFS through 00Z Tuesday evening) Issued at 730 PM CDT Mon May 28 2018 Showers and thunderstorms will gradually end this evening. There is another round of storms that is expected to develop Tuesday afternoon from the southwest and move across the region. Winds are very challenging with outflow boundaries scattered across Minnesota and Wisconsin. KMSP... Thunderstorms should finally be done at KMSP. Winds are challenging. Northwest winds should gradually become southwesterly overnight. We're looking at another round of storms Tuesday afternoon and evening. /OUTLOOK FOR KMSP/ WED...Mainly VFR. Chc SHRA/TSRA. Wind S at 10G20 kts. THU...Mainly VFR. Chc SHRA/TSRA. Wind NW at 10G20 kts. FRI...VFR. Wind NE-E 5-10 kts. && .MPX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... WI...None. MN...None. && SHORT TERM...JLT LONG TERM... AVIATION...JRB
Hazardous weather outlook, May 28, 8:32 PM CDT, 34 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 832 PM CDT Mon May 28 2018 MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028- 300145- 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- 832 PM CDT Mon May 28 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central and southern Minnesota...and west central Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...Tonight Thunderstorms are possible tonight. These storms will likely decrease in intensity, and coverage overnight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday Highs will be in the lower 90s again on Tuesday. Thunderstorms will be possible Tuesday through Wednesday. A few storms could be strong to severe. Gusty winds and hail are the primary concerns. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SKYWARN spotter activation will not be needed. jrb
In the hours before
Local storm report, May 28, 7:54 PM CDT, 1 hour 12 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TWIN CITIES/CHANHASSEN MN
754 PM CDT MON MAY 28 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0645 PM HAIL 1 S PEASE 45.68N 93.65W
05/28/2018 M1.00 INCH MILLE LACS MN TRAINED SPOTTER
&&
CARLYONLocal storm report, May 28, 8:24 PM CDT, 42 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TWIN CITIES/CHANHASSEN MN
824 PM CDT MON MAY 28 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0700 PM TSTM WND DMG BLOOMING PRAIRIE 43.86N 93.05W
05/28/2018 STEELE MN BROADCAST MEDIA
PHOTO OF A LARGE TREE LIMB DOWN RELAYED VIA
TWITTER.
&&
AMKSpecial weather statement, May 28, 8:33 PM CDT, 33 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 833 PM CDT MON MAY 28 2018 WIZ015-290200- Barron- 833 PM CDT MON MAY 28 2018 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHWESTERN BARRON COUNTY... At 833 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Hillsdale, or 16 miles southwest of Rice Lake, moving north at 15 mph. Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail are possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Almena, Dallas, Arland and Hillsdale. This includes U.S. Highway 53 near mile marker 133. 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. LAT...LON 4521 9177 4527 9203 4541 9204 4537 9172 TIME...MOT...LOC 0133Z 191DEG 13KT 4529 9191 ETA
Special weather statement, May 28, 8:35 PM CDT, 31 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
835 PM CDT MON MAY 28 2018
WIZ026-290200-
Pepin-
835 PM CDT MON MAY 28 2018
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTH CENTRAL PEPIN COUNTY...
At 835 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Pepin, or 7
miles north of Wabasha, moving north at 15 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel size hail are possible with this
storm.
Locations impacted include...
Ella.
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.
LAT...LON 4450 9205 4444 9207 4445 9217 4454 9216
4454 9213 4457 9213 4457 9204
TIME...MOT...LOC 0135Z 191DEG 13KT 4447 9210
ETASpecial weather statement, May 28, 9:02 PM CDT, 4 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 902 PM CDT MON MAY 28 2018 WIZ015-016-025-027-290245- Chippewa-Barron-Dunn-Rusk- 902 PM CDT MON MAY 28 2018 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT WESTERN RUSK...NORTHEASTERN DUNN...NORTHWESTERN CHIPPEWA AND EASTERN BARRON COUNTIES... At 902 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Barron, or 9 miles south of Rice Lake, moving north at 30 mph. Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail are possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Rice Lake, Bloomer, Barron, Chetek, Cameron, New Auburn, Dallas, Haugen, Ridgeland, Sumner, Sand Creek and Canton. This includes U.S. Highway 53 between mile markers 110 and 152. 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. LAT...LON 4510 9189 4564 9190 4564 9146 4509 9145 TIME...MOT...LOC 0202Z 188DEG 24KT 4537 9181 ETA
Special weather statement, May 28, 9:06 PM CDT, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
906 PM CDT MON MAY 28 2018
WIZ025-026-028-290245-
Dunn-Eau Claire-Pepin-
906 PM CDT MON MAY 28 2018
...AN AREA OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT NORTHEASTERN PEPIN...
SOUTHEASTERN DUNN AND WESTERN EAU CLAIRE COUNTIES...
At 906 PM CDT, strong thunderstorms were clustered over The Big Swamp
Area, or near Mondovi, moving north at 30 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel size hail are possible with this
storm.
Locations impacted include...
Eau Claire, Menomonie, Durand, Eau Galle, Rock Falls, Caryville and
Downsville.
This includes Interstate 94 in Wisconsin between mile markers 56 and
63.
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.
LAT...LON 4460 9200 4458 9204 4486 9197 4486 9155
4460 9156
TIME...MOT...LOC 0206Z 188DEG 24KT 4460 9180
ETAThe office that day
Everything else NWS Twin Cities, MN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 7:01 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Benton | 29 min |
| May 28, 7:06 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Benton, Stearns | 24 min |
| May 28, 7:29 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Morrison, Stearns | 31 min |
| May 28, 7:32 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Mille Lacs | 43 min |
| May 28, 9:11 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Yellow Medicine | 34 min |
| May 28, 9:14 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Chippewa | 31 min |
| May 28, 10:23 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Lac qui Parle | 37 min |
| May 29, 3:03 AM CDT | Heat Advisory | MPX | Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and 1 more | 14 hr |
| May 29, 12:42 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Redwood | 33 min |
| May 29, 1:05 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Redwood | 40 min |
| May 29, 1:26 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Redwood, Renville, Yellow Medicine | 49 min |
| May 29, 1:42 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Goodhue | 63 min |
| May 29, 1:45 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Chippewa | 3 hr |
| May 29, 1:50 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Goodhue | 40 min |
| May 29, 2:05 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Douglas, Pope, Todd | 85 min |
| May 29, 2:19 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Redwood | 86 min |
| May 29, 2:26 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey | 34 min |
| May 29, 2:35 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Anoka, Chisago, Dakota, Ramsey, Washington | 70 min |
| May 29, 3:06 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | McLeod, Sibley | 84 min |
| May 29, 3:14 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Goodhue | 61 min |
| May 29, 3:16 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Benton, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Morrison, Stearns, Wright | 89 min |
| May 29, 3:24 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Blue Earth, Brown, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Waseca, Watonwan | 96 min |
| May 29, 3:29 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Chisago, Isanti, Sherburne | 76 min |
| May 29, 3:39 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Isanti | 33 min |
| May 29, 3:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | McLeod | 32 min |
| May 29, 3:49 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs | 37 min |
| May 29, 4:24 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Kanabec, Mille Lacs | 51 min |
| May 29, 4:26 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Sherburne, Wright | 34 min |
| May 29, 5:37 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Dakota, Rice, Scott | 23 min |
| May 29, 6:06 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Steele | 24 min |
| May 29, 6:27 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Nicollet | 33 min |
| May 29, 6:30 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Watonwan | 30 min |
| May 29, 6:36 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Freeborn | 24 min |
| May 29, 6:41 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Martin | 34 min |
| May 29, 6:48 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Martin | 27 min |
| May 28, 7:19 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Barron, Polk | 26 min |
| May 28, 7:44 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Barron, Polk | 46 min |
| May 28, 8:33 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Barron | 27 min |
| May 28, 8:35 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Pepin | 25 min |
| May 28, 9:02 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Barron | 43 min |
| May 28, 9:34 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Eau Claire | 26 min |
| May 28, 9:42 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Rusk | 33 min |
| May 28, 9:59 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Chippewa, Eau Claire | 31 min |
| May 28, 10:10 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Rusk | 50 min |
| May 28, 10:29 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Chippewa | 31 min |
| May 28, 10:59 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Rusk | 46 min |
| May 29, 3:59 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Pierce | 22 min |
| May 29, 4:00 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Polk | 60 min |
| May 29, 4:57 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin | 63 min |
| May 29, 5:10 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Chippewa, Rusk | 50 min |
| May 29, 5:30 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Chippewa, Dunn | 26 min |
| May 29, 5:53 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Barron, Chippewa, Rusk | 52 min |
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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.