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Tornado Warning 42, NWS Twin Cities, MN

August 14, 2020Carver County, Scott County, Sibley County, Minnesota

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this tornado warning at Aug 14, 2020, 6:21 PM CDT for Carver County, Scott County, Sibley County, Minnesota. It was in force for 24 min. 2 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, 6:21 PM CDT (23:21 UTC)
Expired
Aug 14, 2020, 6:45 PM CDT
In force
24 min
Issued by
NWS Twin Cities, MN
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
1.0 in

Counties Carver County, MN, Scott County, MN, Sibley County, MN

The radar

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 28 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:23 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Aug 14, 6:28 PM CDTFUNNEL CLOUD4 Sse Norwood/Young Ame, MN
Aug 14, 6:46 PM CDTFUNNEL CLOUD2 S Cologne, MN

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.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Aug 14, 2:36 PM CDTTornado WatchSPC5 hr
Aug 14, 5:38 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC5 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 12:00Z, 11.4 hours before the alert went out and 26 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 12:00Z on 2020-08-14Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 996 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 12:00Z on 2020-08-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 38 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
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

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The text

As transmitted.

416 
WFUS53 KMPX 142321
TORMPX
MNC019-139-143-142345-
/O.NEW.KMPX.TO.W.0042.200814T2321Z-200814T2345Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
621 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2020

The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Sibley County in central Minnesota...
  Central Scott County in east central Minnesota...
  Southern Carver County in east central Minnesota...

* Until 645 PM CDT.
    
* At 621 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Green Isle, or 26 miles southeast of Hutchinson,
  moving east at 35 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...
  Cologne around 635 PM CDT.
  Jordan and Carver around 645 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Mn
Valley State Rec Area.

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 4464 9398 4471 9400 4485 9370 4465 9355
TIME...MOT...LOC 2321Z 251DEG 29KT 4468 9392 

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

$$

TDH
2 follow-up statements
615 
WWUS53 KMPX 142333
SVSMPX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
633 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2020

MNC139-143-142343-
/O.CAN.KMPX.TO.W.0042.000000T0000Z-200814T2345Z/
Sibley MN-Scott MN-
633 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2020

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN SIBLEY AND CENTRAL SCOTT
COUNTIES 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 midnight CDT for
east central Minnesota.

LAT...LON 4475 9382 4477 9387 4485 9370 4478 9365
TIME...MOT...LOC 2333Z 251DEG 29KT 4471 9379 

$$

MNC019-142345-
/O.CON.KMPX.TO.W.0042.000000T0000Z-200814T2345Z/
Carver MN-
633 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
CARVER COUNTY...
    
At 633 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Cologne, or 30 miles southwest of Minneapolis,
moving east at 35 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
central Carver County.

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 4475 9382 4477 9387 4485 9370 4478 9365
TIME...MOT...LOC 2333Z 251DEG 29KT 4471 9379 

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

$$

TDH
699 
WWUS53 KMPX 142343
SVSMPX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
643 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2020

MNC019-142352-
/O.EXP.KMPX.TO.W.0042.000000T0000Z-200814T2345Z/
Carver MN-
643 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2020

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL CARVER COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 645
PM CDT...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for
east central Minnesota.

LAT...LON 4475 9382 4477 9387 4485 9370 4478 9365
TIME...MOT...LOC 2342Z 251DEG 29KT 4473 9371 

$$

TDH

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 14, 12:39 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXDouglas66 min
Aug 14, 1:13 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXTodd47 min
Aug 14, 1:46 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXDouglas44 min
Aug 14, 1:55 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXTodd35 min
Aug 14, 2:45 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXMorrison, Todd75 min
Aug 14, 3:03 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXDouglas3 hr
Aug 14, 4:24 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXDouglas, Todd36 min
Aug 14, 5:08 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningMPXDouglas, Morrison, Todd5 hr
Aug 14, 5:25 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXMorrison35 min
Aug 14, 5:35 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXDouglas40 min
Aug 14, 6:15 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXStearns45 min
Aug 14, 6:54 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXStearns66 min
Aug 14, 8:04 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXKandiyohi, Meeker41 min
Aug 14, 8:25 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXSherburne65 min
Aug 14, 8:54 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXKandiyohi, Meeker66 min
Aug 14, 10:03 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXWright72 min
Aug 14, 3:52 PM CDTTornado Warning Tornado observedMPXDouglas38 min
Aug 14, 4:14 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXDouglas, Pope31 min
Aug 14, 4:24 PM CDTTornado WarningMPXMorrison, Todd36 min
Aug 14, 4:40 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXWright35 min
Aug 14, 4:47 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXDouglas, Pope, Stearns, Todd28 min
Aug 14, 4:55 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXMcLeod, Renville, Sibley35 min
Aug 14, 4:58 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXPope, Stearns47 min
Aug 14, 5:15 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXNicollet, Sibley30 min
Aug 14, 5:17 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXWright43 min
Aug 14, 5:18 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXBenton, Morrison, Stearns, Todd42 min
Aug 14, 5:29 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXMcLeod, Meeker, Wright31 min
Aug 14, 5:35 PM CDTTornado WarningMPXMorrison25 min
Aug 14, 5:38 PM CDTTornado WarningMPXBenton, Morrison, Stearns37 min
Aug 14, 5:40 PM CDTTornado WarningMPXStearns35 min
Aug 14, 5:41 PM CDTTornado Warning Tornado observedMPXKandiyohi, Meeker, Stearns34 min
Aug 14, 5:43 PM CDTTornado WarningMPXMcLeod32 min
Aug 14, 5:45 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXCarver, McLeod, Sibley45 min
Aug 14, 5:58 PM CDTTornado WarningMPXMille Lacs, Morrison32 min
Aug 14, 6:01 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXBenton, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns44 min
Aug 14, 6:04 PM CDTTornado WarningMPXBenton, Sherburne, Stearns26 min
Aug 14, 6:09 PM CDTTornado WarningMPXMeeker, Stearns21 min
Aug 14, 6:13 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXCarver, Hennepin, McLeod, Wright32 min
Aug 14, 6:17 PM CDTTornado WarningMPXMeeker28 min
Aug 14, 6:24 PM CDTTornado WarningMPXKanabec, Mille Lacs36 min
Aug 14, 6:28 PM CDTTornado WarningMPXBenton, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs32 min
Aug 14, 6:43 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXBenton92 min
Aug 14, 6:45 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXCarver, Hennepin30 min
Aug 14, 6:45 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXKanabec15 min
Aug 14, 6:53 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXIsanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Sherburne37 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.