Special Weather Statement, NWS Twin Cities, MN

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
432 AM CDT Sat Aug 22 2020

MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028-
230945-
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-
432 AM CDT Sat Aug 22 2020

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Isolated thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening,
with the potential for highly isolated severe storms.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The threat for an isolated severe storm will continue into
Saturday, with strong, damaging winds being the main severe
weather threat.

There is a chance for thunderstorms on Thursday. The threat for
severe weather is low at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SKYWARN spotter activation will not be needed.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
125 AM CDT Sat Aug 22 2020

MNZ083>085-092-093-220930-
Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn-
125 AM CDT Sat Aug 22 2020

...MINOR FLOODING IS EXPECTED...

* Special Weather Statement for...
  Blue Earth County in Minnesota...
  Waseca County in Minnesota...
  Steele County in Minnesota...
  Faribault County in Minnesota...
  Freeborn County in Minnesota...

* Until 430 AM CDT.

* At 125 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
  thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
  shortly in the area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.

* Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible.

* Locations impacted include...
  Owatonna, Albert Lea, Waseca, Blue Earth, Wells, Blooming Prairie,
  Mapleton, Winnebago, New Richland, Clarks Grove, Ellendale,
  Minnesota Lake, Elmore, Alden, Glenville, Geneva, Amboy, Emmons,
  Bricelyn and Vernon Center.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses
as well as other drainage areas and low lying spots.

&&

LAT...LON 4406 9423 4394 9408 4393 9376 4411 9377
      4409 9305 4350 9305 4350 9411 4362 9420
      4385 9424

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
651 AM CDT Sat Aug 22 2020

MNZ050-051-221230-
Benton-Sherburne-
651 AM CDT Sat Aug 22 2020

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN BENTON AND
NORTHWESTERN SHERBURNE COUNTIES...

At 651 AM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Sauk Rapids, or
near St. Cloud, moving southeast at 15 mph.

Nickel size hail is possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
St. Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Clear Lake, Santiago, Duelm and St Cloud
Airport.

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

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 4557 9376 4556 9375 4555 9371 4539 9400
      4541 9402 4555 9414 4563 9408
TIME...MOT...LOC 1151Z 304DEG 13KT 4559 9408