Special Weather Statement, NWS Twin Cities, MN

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
638 PM CDT Fri May 31 2019

.Updated for 00Z Aviation Discussion...
Issued at 633 PM CDT Fri May 31 2019

&&

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Saturday night)
Issued at 308 PM CDT Fri May 31 2019

Temperatures this afternoon continue to rise slowly and range from
the mid 80s, to lower 90s at Cambridge, Red Wing, and portions of
west central MN. With another 2 or so hours of heating, several
more sites should eclipse 90 before all is said and done.

CU is finally beginning to develop across northern WI stretching
west to central MN along the surface cold front. A few showers
have also recently developed within the most impressive CU.
Additional showers and eventually thunderstorms will develop along
the front during the evening. Little forcing south of the front
should keep things dry, so reduced PoPs for the evening hours
across southern MN. While severe weather is generally not expected
with this activity, a few storms may produce gusty winds and one
or two may produce damaging winds.

Northerly flow will bring cooler temperatures Saturday with highs
in the upper 60s to mid 70s.

.LONG TERM...(Sunday through Friday)
Issued at 308 PM CDT Fri May 31 2019

The long term period will be relatively quiet, with only one decent
shot of precipitation and temperatures starting cooler than normal
Sunday, but warming early next week and highs remaining near to
slightly above normal for early June.

Sunday through Monday...cool high pressure from Canada will be in
place across the Upper Midwest Sunday morning. An upper level low
over the northern Great Lakes will likely lead to afternoon showers
to our northeast, but for most of southern MN and western WI, sunny
skies with highs around 70 degrees can be expected. With the dry
airmass in place, lowered dew points down to about the 10th
percentile of all the model guidance given deep mixing expected with
this airmass. So, dew point depressions around 40 degrees are
expected by Sunday afternoon. Thankfully, winds will remain
relatively light through the day, under 10 MPH.  Southerly flow
begins to develop across western MN and expand eastward Sunday night
as the surface high shifts southeast of the local area. Warm air
advection with the southerly flow developing will lead to warmer
temperatures come Monday. Another quiet day on Monday with highs in
the mid to upper 70s and mostly sunny skies.

Tuesday through Wednesday...continued warm and moisture advection is
in store for Tuesday along with a developing upper level shortwave
which looks to ride the upper ridge eastward across the Dakotas
through Minnesota. There are still timing differences to sort out
with this activity, but severe weather is not out of the question if
if dyanmics and the cold front associated with the surface low
across southern Canada move through our area during peak the
afternoon and evening, which would result in forcing aligning best
with instability. Due to timing differences and being several days
away, went with blended guidance for PoPs for this period. The cold
front itself will likely clear MN and wester WI by Wednesday
morning, which will be followed by dry high pressure and more
pleasant weather. Sunny skies with highs from 75 to 80 can be
expected again for Wednesday.

For the end of next week, the main jet lifts farther north into
Canada and we will likely see continued dry weather with highs
remaining the 75 to 80 degree range.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 00Z TAFS through 00Z Saturday evening)
Issued at 633 PM CDT Fri May 31 2019

VFR conditions overall, but expect some scattered showers and
thunderstorms. The risk for thunder should diminish closer to
midnight as the instability decreases, so should have more of a
rain shower setup. Winds will become more northerly as a cold
front slides across the region, and should see gusts close to 20
kts Saturday afternoon.

KMSP...

There's a few scattered showers and thunderstorms out there, and
this will continue this evening. The thunder threat will diminish
after midnight, but will see some rain showers persist toward
sunset. Then northwest winds will increase Saturday afternoon.

/OUTLOOK FOR KMSP/
Sun...VFR. Wind NW 5-10 kts.
Mon...VFR. Wind SE 5-10 kts.
Tue...Chance TSRA/MVFR. Wind S 5-10 kts.

&&

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

SHORT TERM...BORGHOFF
LONG TERM...SPD
AVIATION...JRB

Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1238 PM CDT Fri May 31 2019

MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028-
011745-
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-
1238 PM CDT Fri May 31 2019

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

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

Scattered thunderstorms can be expected tonight. There is a
Marginal Risk of severe thunderstorms with the main threat being
damaging winds.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Scattered thunderstorms are possible Tuesday and Tuesday night.
Severe weather is not expected at this time.

Area rivers will continue to run high over the weekend into next
week with ongoing flooding expected to continue.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SKYWARN spotter activation may be needed tonight.

Borghoff

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
534 PM CDT Fri May 31 2019

WIZ016-312315-
Rusk-
534 PM CDT Fri May 31 2019

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT CENTRAL RUSK COUNTY...

At 533 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Ladysmith,
moving east southeast at 40 mph.

Dime size hail is possible with this storm. Move inside if you hear
thunder or see lightning.

Locations impacted include...
Ladysmith, Bruce, Hawkins, Sheldon, Tony, Conrath, Glen Flora, Ingram
and Rusk County Airport.

LAT...LON 4538 9092 4531 9093 4549 9151 4562 9152
      4552 9068 4538 9068
TIME...MOT...LOC 2233Z 289DEG 36KT 4548 9109

JRB

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
551 PM CDT Fri May 31 2019

WIZ015-312330-
Barron-
551 PM CDT Fri May 31 2019

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHEASTERN BARRON COUNTY...

At 551 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Haugen, or 8
miles north of Rice Lake, moving east southeast at 30 mph.

Dime size hail is possible with this storm. Move inside if you hear
thunder or see lightning.

Locations impacted include...
Haugen, Barronett, Mikana and Brill.

This includes U.S. Highway 53 between mile markers 147 and 152.

LAT...LON 4550 9154 4563 9204 4564 9204 4564 9159
      4563 9154
TIME...MOT...LOC 2251Z 290DEG 26KT 4561 9179

JRB

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
653 PM CDT Fri May 31 2019

WIZ014-010015-
Polk-
653 PM CDT Fri May 31 2019

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHEASTERN POLK COUNTY...

At 652 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Frederic, or 25
miles east of Pine City, moving east at 30 mph.

Half inch hail, gusty winds, and occasional cloud to ground
lightning is possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Frederic, Clam Falls and Lewis.

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 4571 9215 4557 9225 4567 9253 4572 9253
      4573 9252 4572 9216
TIME...MOT...LOC 2352Z 289DEG 28KT 4572 9248

CTG

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
657 PM CDT Fri May 31 2019

MNZ051-059>061-010030-
Anoka-Hennepin-Sherburne-Wright-
657 PM CDT Fri May 31 2019

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHEASTERN WRIGHT...NORTH
CENTRAL HENNEPIN...WEST CENTRAL ANOKA AND SOUTHEASTERN SHERBURNE
COUNTIES...

At 656 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Otsego, or 14
miles east of Buffalo, moving east at 35 mph.

Half inch hail, gusty winds, and cloud to ground lightning are
possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Coon Rapids, Andover, Ramsey, Champlin, Elk River, Anoka, St.
Michael, Ham Lake, Otsego, East Bethel, Rogers and Albertville.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 94 in Minnesota between mile markers 202 and 205.
 U.S. Highway 10 in Minnesota between mile markers 210 and 217.
 U.S. Highway 169 between mile markers 159 and 160.

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 4522 9366 4532 9364 4532 9325 4514 9327
TIME...MOT...LOC 2356Z 278DEG 32KT 4525 9358

CTG