Special Weather Statement, NWS Twin Cities, MN

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
303 PM CDT Tue May 29 2018

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Wednesday)
Issued at 245 PM CDT Tue May 29 2018

The main concern in the short term is areal extent of lower clouds
today and any shower threat into the evening.

Latest satellite showing lower clouds have advanced north to north
of the Minnesota River to south of the metro. Flow under the upper
ridge is beginning to turn more southerly per trend of 925mb flow
off the RAP/HRRR. This should lift lower clouds into the metro this
morning. Question remains if there will be any significant mixing to
bring breaks in the lower cloud deck. Will bring the clouds to near
a Willmar/MSP/EAU line for now. Temperatures under the thicker
clouds should remain in the 60s with some lower 70s where there will
be a little more sunshine into central MN. Some marginal CAPE
developing into the evening over the northern portion of the cwa in
max heating and there is a small threat of isolated showers in the
evening. This was indicated on the NAM/RAP and the 00z ECMWF. Will
have to monitor cloud trends for area of max heating is these do
materialize.

Still a small threat of thunder into south central MN overnight as
frontal boundary remains fixed over southern IA. It still could clip
the far south overnight so we retained the small chance PoP there.
Overnight lows should remain warmer as there does appear to be some
remaining cloud cover and dewpts will be a bit higher.

.LONG TERM...(Wednesday night through Tuesday)
Issued at 245 PM CDT Tue May 29 2018

The long term continues the threat of showers and thunderstorms
Wednesday night into Thursday. Cooler and drier conditions build
into the area Friday with the next surge of moisture arriving for
the weekend.

The upper trough will move through the region Wednesday night
affect mainly the eastern portion of the CWA for Thursday.
Instability remains with MUCAPEs forecast around 800 J/kg into
Thursday afternoon across west central WI so will maintain
thunder threat into the evening.

Drier and somewhat cooler conditions follow this trough as high
pressure moves through. Temperatures will cool back into the 70s
over eastern area with more clouds and still low/mid 80s to the
west.

The longer term deterministic models bring another western CONUS
trough moving across east Saturday/ Saturday night. We should see
more cloud cover with this trough and overall severe threat looks
limited. MUCAPEs are progged to increase to around 1000 J/kg over
the west Saturday afternoon as the trough approaches. Will carry
thunder threat east over the CWA into Saturday evening. Following
this system the models diverge on overall timing of the next
possible frontal boundary Monday or Tuesday.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Wednesday afternoon)
Issued at 1252 PM CDT Tue May 29 2018

VFR conditions with scattered thunderstorms bringing MVFR and
gusty winds at times this afternoon. Storms will become more
widespread this evening, but should diminish overnight as they
move west to east. Another round of showers, and possibly some
thunderstorms are should develop for Wednesday morning.

KMSP...
VFR conditions with scattered thunderstorms bringing MVFR and
gusty winds at times this afternoon. The best window for storms
will be after 22Z. Storms will become more widespread this
evening, but should diminish overnight. Another round of showers,
and possibly some thunderstorms are should develop for Wednesday
morning through Wednesday afternoon.

/OUTLOOK FOR KMSP/

THU...VFR with MVFR/-SHRA possible. Wind NW at 10G20kt.
FRI...VFR/MVFR. Wind E at 10G15kt.
Sat...VFR with MVFR/TSRA. Wind SE at 10 bcmg NW at 10kt.

&&

.MPX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...None.
MN...Heat Advisory until 7 PM CDT this evening for MNZ060>063-068>070.

&&

SHORT TERM...JRB
LONG TERM...DWE
AVIATION...JRB

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
112 PM CDT Tue May 29 2018

MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028-
301815-
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-
112 PM CDT Tue May 29 2018

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

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

Heat index values this afternoon will be in the mid to upper 90s
across much of east and south central Minnesota and west central
Wisconsin.

Thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and become
widespread this evening. A few storms will be strong to severe and
capable of producing damaging winds, large hail and heavy rain.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Thunderstorms will be possible again Wednesday and Wednesday
night. A few storms could be strong to severe. Gusty winds is the
primary concern.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SKYWARN spotter activation will not be needed.

jrb

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TWIN CITIES/CHANHASSEN MN
246 PM CDT TUE MAY 29 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0235 PM     HAIL             2 SSE EAGAN             44.82N 93.13W
05/29/2018  M1.00 INCH       DAKOTA             MN   PUBLIC

            PHOTOGRAPH RELAYED THROUGH BROADCAST MEDIA
            VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.

&&

CARLYON

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TWIN CITIES/CHANHASSEN MN
254 PM CDT TUE MAY 29 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0240 PM     HAIL             3 S EAGAN               44.81N 93.16W
05/29/2018  M1.00 INCH       DAKOTA             MN   PUBLIC

            PHOTOGRAPH RELAYED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA, 13
            SOLID MINUTES OF PEA TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL
            IN CENTRAL EAGAN.

&&

CARLYON

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TWIN CITIES/CHANHASSEN MN
258 PM CDT TUE MAY 29 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0235 PM     HAIL             MILTONA                 46.04N 95.29W
05/29/2018  M1.00 INCH       DOUGLAS            MN   PUBLIC

            PHOTOGRAPH RELAYED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA.

&&

CARLYON

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
306 PM CDT TUE MAY 29 2018

MNZ058-059-065>067-075-292130-
McLeod-Sibley-Renville-Meeker-Wright-Nicollet-
306 PM CDT TUE MAY 29 2018

...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT SOUTHWESTERN WRIGHT...
SOUTHERN MEEKER...SIBLEY...MCLEOD...EASTERN RENVILLE AND NORTH
CENTRAL NICOLLET COUNTIES...

At 306 PM CDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from near St George to Norseland. Movement was
north at 20 mph.

Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail are possible with
these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Hutchinson, Glencoe, Cokato, Winsted, Gaylord, Arlington, Howard
Lake, Lester Prairie, Dassel, Winthrop, Hector and Silver Lake.

This includes the following highways...
 U.S. Highway 12 between mile markers 108 and 127.
 U.S. Highway 212 between mile markers 91 and 126.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may
cause localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

LAT...LON 4444 9469 4505 9477 4508 9475 4511 9400
      4443 9402
TIME...MOT...LOC 2006Z 174DEG 16KT 4445 9461 4444 9409

JLT

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
314 PM CDT TUE MAY 29 2018

MNZ070-077-078-WIZ024-292115-
Dakota-Rice-Goodhue-Pierce-
314 PM CDT TUE MAY 29 2018

...AN AREA OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN
DAKOTA... GOODHUE...SOUTHEASTERN RICE AND SOUTH CENTRAL PIERCE
COUNTIES through 415PM...

At 311 PM CDT, strong thunderstorms were clustered over Mazeppa, or
15 miles northeast of Mantorville, moving north at 30 mph. Another
area of strong thunderstorms were moving through Dodge county near
West Concord. These were also moving north at 30 mph.

Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail are possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Northfield, Red Wing, Cannon Falls, Pine Island, Zumbrota, Kenyon,
Goodhue, Stanton, Wanamingo, Welch, Bay City and Nerstrand.

This includes U.S. Highway 61 between mile markers 86 and 99.

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 4455 9318 4462 9242 4437 9243 4436 9255
      4420 9255 4420 9256 4419 9272 4420 9310
TIME...MOT...LOC 2011Z 167DEG 26KT 4424 9258

DWE

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
316 PM CDT TUE MAY 29 2018

MNZ042-043-049>051-057>059-292145-
Benton-Morrison-Sherburne-Stearns-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Todd-
316 PM CDT TUE MAY 29 2018

...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN WRIGHT...
NORTHERN MEEKER...BENTON...WESTERN SHERBURNE...SOUTHEASTERN TODD...
STEARNS...MORRISON AND NORTHEASTERN KANDIYOHI COUNTIES...

At 316 PM CDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from near Willmar to near Buffalo Airport.
Movement was north at 45 mph.

Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail are possible with
these storms.

Locations impacted include...
St. Cloud, Willmar, Buffalo, Little Falls, Sauk Rapids, Monticello,
Litchfield, Waite Park, St. Joseph, Becker, Cold Spring and Melrose.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 94 in Minnesota between mile markers 134 and 193.
 U.S. Highway 10 in Minnesota between mile markers 121 and 201.
 U.S. Highway 12 between mile markers 75 and 106.
 U.S. Highway 8 in Minnesota near mile marker 6.
 U.S. Highway 71 between mile markers 121 and 131.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may
cause localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

LAT...LON 4631 9455 4631 9450 4628 9434 4623 9440
      4621 9440 4618 9437 4616 9437 4616 9385
      4615 9380 4511 9379 4509 9505 4633 9462
TIME...MOT...LOC 2016Z 186DEG 40KT 4509 9503 4511 9383

JLT