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Tornado Warning 36, NWS Twin Cities, MN
NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this tornado warning at Aug 14, 2020, 5:41 PM CDT for Kandiyohi County, Meeker County, Stearns County, Minnesota. It was in force for 34 min. 4 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 14, 2020, 5:41 PM CDT (22:41 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 14, 2020, 6:15 PM CDT
- In force
- 34 min
- Issued by
- NWS Twin Cities, MN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Observed
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties Kandiyohi County, MN, Meeker County, MN, Stearns County, MN
The radar
The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 110 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:43 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 5:45 PM CDT | TORNADO | 1 Ese Spicer, MN | MULTIPLE REPORTS OF TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF GREEN LAKE. |
| Aug 14, 5:49 PM CDT | TORNADO | 5 Ene Spicer, MN | TORNADO RATED EF-1. VIDEO FROM A STORM CHASER AND A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER SHOW THIS TO BE A DISTINCT TORNADO. DAMAGE PATH AND AERIAL IMAGES WERE ALSO PROVIDED. |
| Aug 14, 5:55 PM CDT | TORNADO | 8 Ene Spicer, MN | TORNADO STILL REPORTED ON THE GROUND EAST OF GREEN LAKE. |
| Aug 14, 6:03 PM CDT | TORNADO | 6 Sse Paynesville, MN | TORNADO STILL REPORTED ON THE GROUND, WITH DEBRIS NOTED IN THE AIR. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2:36 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 5 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 12:00Z, 10.7 hours before the alert went out and 108 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 996 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -82 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 950 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 14 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 38 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 34 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS53 KMPX 142241
TORMPX
MNC067-093-145-142315-
/O.NEW.KMPX.TO.W.0036.200814T2241Z-200814T2315Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
541 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2020
The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Meeker County in central Minnesota...
South central Stearns County in central Minnesota...
Northeastern Kandiyohi County in central Minnesota...
* Until 615 PM CDT.
* At 540 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Spicer, or 8
miles northeast of Willmar, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado.
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.
* The tornado will be near...
Paynesville around 600 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Hawick, Manannah, Lake Koronis Regional Park, Paynesville Airport and
Green Lake.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 4516 9495 4526 9500 4547 9471 4530 9457
TIME...MOT...LOC 2240Z 235DEG 34KT 4523 9495
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
TDH3 follow-up statements
536
WWUS53 KMPX 142249 RRA
SVSMPX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
549 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2020
MNC067-093-145-142315-
/O.CON.KMPX.TO.W.0036.000000T0000Z-200814T2315Z/
Meeker MN-Stearns MN-Kandiyohi MN-
549 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN MEEKER...SOUTH CENTRAL STEARNS AND NORTHEASTERN
KANDIYOHI COUNTIES...
At 549 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near New London, or 13
miles northeast of Willmar, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornado will be near...
Paynesville around 600 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Hawick, Manannah, Lake Koronis Regional Park, Paynesville Airport and
Green Lake.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4519 9486 4529 9493 4547 9471 4530 9457
TIME...MOT...LOC 2249Z 242DEG 35KT 4527 9484
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
TDH986
WWUS53 KMPX 142302
SVSMPX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
602 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2020
MNC067-142311-
/O.CAN.KMPX.TO.W.0036.000000T0000Z-200814T2315Z/
Kandiyohi MN-
602 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2020
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN KANDIYOHI COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for central
Minnesota.
LAT...LON 4525 9471 4532 9476 4540 9465 4530 9457
4525 9469
TIME...MOT...LOC 2301Z 237DEG 45KT 4531 9466
$$
MNC093-145-142315-
/O.CON.KMPX.TO.W.0036.000000T0000Z-200814T2315Z/
Meeker MN-Stearns MN-
602 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN MEEKER AND SOUTHERN STEARNS COUNTIES...
At 601 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Paynesville, or
22 miles northeast of Willmar, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Meeker and southern Stearns Counties, including the
following locations... Manannah and Lake Koronis Regional Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4525 9471 4532 9476 4540 9465 4530 9457
4525 9469
TIME...MOT...LOC 2301Z 237DEG 45KT 4531 9466
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
TDH787
WWUS53 KMPX 142311
SVSMPX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
611 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2020
MNC093-145-142320-
/O.EXP.KMPX.TO.W.0036.000000T0000Z-200814T2315Z/
Meeker MN-Stearns MN-
611 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2020
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN MEEKER AND SOUTHERN STEARNS
COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 615 PM CDT...
The Tornado Warning that was previously in effect has been reissued
for Meeker and Stearns counties and is in effect until 630 PM.
Please refer to that bulletin for the latest severe weather
information.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for central
Minnesota.
Remember, a Tornado Warning still remains in effect for Meeker and
Stearns counties.
LAT...LON 4525 9471 4532 9476 4540 9465 4530 9457
4525 9469
TIME...MOT...LOC 2310Z 235DEG 34KT 4535 9458
$$
TDHThe office that day
Everything else NWS Twin Cities, MN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 12:39 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Douglas | 66 min |
| Aug 14, 1:13 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Todd | 47 min |
| Aug 14, 1:46 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Douglas | 44 min |
| Aug 14, 1:55 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Todd | 35 min |
| Aug 14, 2:45 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Morrison, Todd | 75 min |
| Aug 14, 3:03 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Douglas | 3 hr |
| Aug 14, 4:24 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Douglas, Todd | 36 min |
| Aug 14, 5:08 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MPX | Douglas, Morrison, Todd | 5 hr |
| Aug 14, 5:25 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Morrison | 35 min |
| Aug 14, 5:35 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Douglas | 40 min |
| Aug 14, 6:15 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Stearns | 45 min |
| Aug 14, 6:54 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Stearns | 66 min |
| Aug 14, 8:04 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Kandiyohi, Meeker | 41 min |
| Aug 14, 8:25 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Sherburne | 65 min |
| Aug 14, 8:54 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Kandiyohi, Meeker | 66 min |
| Aug 14, 10:03 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Wright | 72 min |
| Aug 14, 3:52 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MPX | Douglas | 38 min |
| Aug 14, 4:14 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Douglas, Pope | 31 min |
| Aug 14, 4:24 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MPX | Morrison, Todd | 36 min |
| Aug 14, 4:40 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Wright | 35 min |
| Aug 14, 4:47 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Douglas, Pope, Stearns, Todd | 28 min |
| Aug 14, 4:55 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | McLeod, Renville, Sibley | 35 min |
| Aug 14, 4:58 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Pope, Stearns | 47 min |
| Aug 14, 5:15 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Nicollet, Sibley | 30 min |
| Aug 14, 5:17 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Wright | 43 min |
| Aug 14, 5:18 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Benton, Morrison, Stearns, Todd | 42 min |
| Aug 14, 5:29 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | McLeod, Meeker, Wright | 31 min |
| Aug 14, 5:35 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MPX | Morrison | 25 min |
| Aug 14, 5:38 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MPX | Benton, Morrison, Stearns | 37 min |
| Aug 14, 5:40 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MPX | Stearns | 35 min |
| Aug 14, 5:43 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MPX | McLeod | 32 min |
| Aug 14, 5:45 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Carver, McLeod, Sibley | 45 min |
| Aug 14, 5:58 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MPX | Mille Lacs, Morrison | 32 min |
| Aug 14, 6:01 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Benton, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns | 44 min |
| Aug 14, 6:04 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MPX | Benton, Sherburne, Stearns | 26 min |
| Aug 14, 6:09 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MPX | Meeker, Stearns | 21 min |
| Aug 14, 6:13 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Carver, Hennepin, McLeod, Wright | 32 min |
| Aug 14, 6:17 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MPX | Meeker | 28 min |
| Aug 14, 6:21 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MPX | Carver, Scott, Sibley | 24 min |
| Aug 14, 6:24 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MPX | Kanabec, Mille Lacs | 36 min |
| Aug 14, 6:28 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MPX | Benton, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs | 32 min |
| Aug 14, 6:43 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Benton | 92 min |
| Aug 14, 6:45 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Carver, Hennepin | 30 min |
| Aug 14, 6:45 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Kanabec | 15 min |
| Aug 14, 6:53 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Sherburne | 37 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.