Tornado Warning 22, NWS Twin Cities, MN

Issued

Jul 15, 2019, 6:58 PM CDT (23:58 UTC)

Expired

Jul 15, 2019, 7:18 PM CDT

In force

20 min

Issued by

NWS Twin Cities, MN

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

0.75 in

County Scott County, MN

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WFUS53 KMPX 152358
TORMPX
MNC139-160045-
/O.NEW.KMPX.TO.W.0022.190715T2358Z-190716T0045Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
658 PM CDT Mon Jul 15 2019

The National Weather Service in The Twin Cities has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southern Scott County in east central Minnesota...

* Until 745 PM CDT.
    
* At 658 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Belle Plaine, or 29 miles west of Northfield,
  moving east at 20 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...
  New Prague around 720 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include St
Benedict and Helena.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
The Twin Cities.

&&

LAT...LON 4455 9377 4462 9377 4467 9343 4455 9341
      4454 9346
TIME...MOT...LOC 2358Z 266DEG 16KT 4459 9374 

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

$$

JPC

960 
WWUS53 KMPX 160018
SVSMPX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
718 PM CDT Mon Jul 15 2019

MNC139-160027-
/O.CAN.KMPX.TO.W.0022.000000T0000Z-190716T0045Z/
Scott MN-
718 PM CDT Mon Jul 15 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHERN SCOTT COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.  However heavy rain is
still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
south central and east central Minnesota.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
The Twin Cities.

LAT...LON 4455 9377 4462 9377 4467 9343 4455 9341
      4454 9346
TIME...MOT...LOC 0015Z 266DEG 16KT 4460 9362 

$$

JPC

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