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Tornado Warning 13, NWS Twin Cities, MN

June 30, 2019McLeod County, Renville County, Sibley County, Minnesota

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this tornado warning at Jun 30, 2019, 10:56 PM CDT for McLeod County, Renville County, Sibley County, Minnesota. It was in force for 34 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
Jun 30, 2019, 10:56 PM CDT (03:56 UTC)
Expired
Jun 30, 2019, 11:30 PM CDT
In force
34 min
Issued by
NWS Twin Cities, MN
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.75 in

Counties McLeod County, MN, Renville County, MN, Sibley County, MN

The radar

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 82 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:58 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 00:00Z, 3.9 hours before the alert went out and 79 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 2019-07-01Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 6 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 2019-07-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 110 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
6 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-679 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1770 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
28 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
110 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
144 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

943 
WFUS53 KMPX 010356
TORMPX
MNC085-129-143-010430-
/O.NEW.KMPX.TO.W.0013.190701T0356Z-190701T0430Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1056 PM CDT Sun Jun 30 2019

The National Weather Service in The Twin Cities has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Sibley County in central Minnesota...
  Southwestern McLeod County in central Minnesota...
  East central Renville County in central Minnesota...

* Until 1130 PM CDT.
    
* At 1056 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located near Hector, or 21 miles northeast of Redwood
  Falls, moving east at 40 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Buffalo Lake around 1105 PM CDT.
  Stewart around 1115 PM CDT.
  Brownton around 1125 PM CDT.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 4464 9482 4478 9480 4479 9419 4454 9423
TIME...MOT...LOC 0356Z 272DEG 36KT 4469 9473 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

BORGHOFF
3 follow-up statements
690 
WWUS53 KMPX 010406
SVSMPX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1106 PM CDT Sun Jun 30 2019

MNC085-129-143-010430-
/O.CON.KMPX.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-190701T0430Z/
Sibley MN-McLeod MN-Renville MN-
1106 PM CDT Sun Jun 30 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN SIBLEY...SOUTHWESTERN MCLEOD AND EASTERN RENVILLE
COUNTIES...
    
At 1106 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Stewart, or 15 miles southwest of Hutchinson, moving
east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Stewart around 1110 PM CDT.
  Brownton around 1120 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 4462 9463 4476 9461 4479 9419 4454 9423
TIME...MOT...LOC 0406Z 269DEG 40KT 4469 9455 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

BORGHOFF
027 
WWUS53 KMPX 010416
SVSMPX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1116 PM CDT Sun Jun 30 2019

MNC129-010426-
/O.CAN.KMPX.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-190701T0430Z/
Renville MN-
1116 PM CDT Sun Jun 30 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EASTERN RENVILLE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for
central Minnesota.

LAT...LON 4459 9447 4474 9446 4479 9419 4454 9423
TIME...MOT...LOC 0416Z 272DEG 36KT 4469 9440 

$$

MNC085-143-010430-
/O.CON.KMPX.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-190701T0430Z/
Sibley MN-McLeod MN-
1116 PM CDT Sun Jun 30 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
SIBLEY AND SOUTHWESTERN MCLEOD COUNTIES...
    
At 1116 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Brownton, or 14 miles south of Hutchinson, moving
east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Brownton around 1120 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Fernando, Sumter and New Auburn.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 4459 9447 4474 9446 4479 9419 4454 9423
TIME...MOT...LOC 0416Z 272DEG 36KT 4469 9440 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

BORGHOFF
676 
WWUS53 KMPX 010422
SVSMPX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1122 PM CDT Sun Jun 30 2019

MNC085-143-010432-
/O.EXP.KMPX.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-190701T0430Z/
Sibley MN-McLeod MN-
1122 PM CDT Sun Jun 30 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL SIBLEY AND SOUTHWESTERN MCLEOD
COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 1130 PM CDT...
    
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for
central Minnesota.

LAT...LON 4459 9447 4474 9446 4479 9419 4454 9423
TIME...MOT...LOC 0422Z 272DEG 36KT 4469 9435 

$$

BORGHOFF

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 30, 7:58 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXRedwood, Renville, Yellow Medicine31 min
Jun 30, 10:17 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXRedwood, Renville43 min
Jun 30, 10:29 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXRedwood, Renville46 min
Jun 30, 10:50 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXBrown, McLeod, Nicollet, Renville, Sibley40 min
Jun 30, 11:29 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXCarver, McLeod, Sibley46 min
Jun 30, 11:54 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXHennepin, Scott32 min
Jul 1, 12:22 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXDakota, Goodhue, Ramsey, Rice, Washington38 min
Jul 1, 12:42 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXDakota, Goodhue33 min
Jul 1, 1:56 AM CDTFlash Flood WatchMPXBlue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chippewa, Dakota, Freeborn and 13 more7 hr
Jul 1, 2:10 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXRenville, Yellow Medicine3 hr
Jul 1, 2:42 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXRedwood, Renville, Yellow Medicine33 min
Jul 1, 3:55 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXBrown, Nicollet, Sibley50 min
Jul 1, 4:37 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningMPXRedwood, Renville, Yellow Medicine3 hr
Jul 1, 6:56 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXMorrison2 hr
Jul 1, 7:01 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningMPXRenville24 days
Jul 1, 7:31 AM CDTAreal Flood WarningMPXBrown, Redwood, Renville, Sibley, Yellow Medicine9 hr
Jul 1, 9:41 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningMPXBrown7 days
Jul 1, 9:41 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningMPXBrown6 days
Jul 1, 9:41 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningMPXChippewa, Lac qui Parle, Yellow Medicine24 days
Jul 1, 9:41 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningMPXRedwood21 days
Jul 1, 1:34 PM CDTFlash Flood WatchMPXBlue Earth, Brown, Dakota, Faribault, Freeborn, Goodhue and 11 more7 hr
Jul 1, 3:27 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXWatonwan50 min
Jul 1, 3:30 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXWaseca30 min
Jul 1, 3:36 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXFaribault, Freeborn54 min
Jul 1, 4:09 PM CDTTornado WarningMPXFreeborn36 min
Jul 1, 4:16 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXBlue Earth, Martin29 min
Jul 1, 4:21 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXBlue Earth, Nicollet39 min
Jul 1, 4:45 PM CDTTornado WarningMPXFreeborn45 min
Jul 1, 5:04 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXFaribault, Freeborn, Steele, Waseca45 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.