Tornado Warning 43, NWS Twin Cities, MN

Issued

Aug 13, 2019, 3:25 PM CDT (20:25 UTC)

Expired

Aug 13, 2019, 3:42 PM CDT

In force

17 min

Issued by

NWS Twin Cities, MN

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

1.0 in

Counties Blue Earth County, MN, Le Sueur County, MN, Waseca County, MN

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 75 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:24 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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450 
WFUS53 KMPX 132025
TORMPX
MNC013-079-161-132100-
/O.NEW.KMPX.TO.W.0043.190813T2025Z-190813T2100Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
325 PM CDT Tue Aug 13 2019

The National Weather Service in The Twin Cities has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  South central Le Sueur County in south central Minnesota...
  Northeastern Blue Earth County in south central Minnesota...
  Northwestern Waseca County in south central Minnesota...

* Until 400 PM CDT.
    
* At 325 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Madison Lake, or 9 miles east of Mankato, moving
  east at 25 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

  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...
  Elysian around 340 PM CDT.
  Waterville around 350 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Greenland.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4418 9386 4423 9384 4421 9355 4411 9361
TIME...MOT...LOC 2025Z 286DEG 23KT 4421 9381 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

SPD

254 
WWUS53 KMPX 132042
SVSMPX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
342 PM CDT Tue Aug 13 2019

MNC013-079-161-132051-
/O.CAN.KMPX.TO.W.0043.000000T0000Z-190813T2100Z/
Le Sueur MN-Blue Earth MN-Waseca MN-
342 PM CDT Tue Aug 13 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL LE SUEUR...NORTHEASTERN BLUE
EARTH AND NORTHWESTERN WASECA COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.  However small hail and
gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.

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

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
northern Waseca County.

LAT...LON 4418 9386 4423 9384 4421 9355 4411 9361
TIME...MOT...LOC 2040Z 286DEG 23KT 4418 9367 

$$

SPD

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