Special Weather Statement, NWS Twin Cities, MN

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
644 AM CDT Sat Aug 28 2021

.SHORT TERM...(Today through Sunday)
Issued at 350 AM CDT Sat Aug 28 2021

An active day is in store for much of the area today with the
potential for widespread thunderstorms capable of multiple hazards
including damaging winds and heavy rainfall. Currently though all is
quiet as last night's convection pushes into southern Wisconsin,
leaving remnant moisture over this area to develop into a widespread
low-stratus/fog deck. This moisture may take some time to clear out
through the morning until the low-level inversion mixes out by mid to
late morning.

Meanwhile thunderstorms are already developing over northeast South
Dakota early this morning ahead of a deepening upper-level trough
over the Northern Rockies and an associated low-level jet coming out
of the Central Plains. This activity may wane some later this morning
as the LLJ starts to weaken, however additional storms are likely to
rapidly develop later this afternoon across western and central
Minnesota as the upper trough deepens and large-scale ascent
strengthens. This activity has the potential to quickly become
strong to severe, and could grow upscale into a large convective
system across eastern Minnesota into western Wisconsin later this
evening as the upper trough attains a negative tilt and wind fields
strengthen throughout the troposphere. However, the severity of this
activity will be dependent on instability later today which could
become complicated by stubborn low clouds and/or convection
developing ahead of the main line later today. If these factors don't
come into play, then CAPE values could reach as high as 4000 J/kg
setting the stage for supercells and/or bowing lines capable of
significant wind damage and a few tornadoes and large hail reports.
Additionally, deep moisture transport ahead of these storms could set
the stage for areas of very heavy rainfall, with 3"+ not out of the
question in areas where training storms develop. This appears most
likely just north of the MSP metro where tonight's LLJ will interact
with pooling moisture ahead of the approaching boundary. However,
this area could shift north or south depending on eventual storm
evolution.

Rain and storms will gradually push into central and southern
Wisconsin late Saturday night as the main boundary pushes through the
area. Zonal flow behind Saturday's system won't allow for much of a
cool down on Sunday, but drier air and slightly cooler temperatures
will make for a great day for the latter half of the weekend.

.LONG TERM...(Sunday night through Friday)
Issued at 350 AM CDT Sat Aug 28 2021

Quasi-zonal flow will remain the story into early next week before
large upper ridging begins to dominate much of the central US by
midweek. With the primary surface front remaining to our south
through this time, the result will be temperatures running right
around average for late August while humidity levels remain
comfortable. Passing weak systems in zonal flow could bring a few
showers to mainly southern parts of the region Tuesday and again on
Thursday with only light rainfall amounts.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS through 12Z Sunday morning)
Issued at 644 AM CDT Sat Aug 28 2021

Warm front currently near RWF to south of STC and north of MSP with
widespread IFR to the north and VFR to the south. This front will
lift north bringing VFR or MVFR to all areas by late morning and will
set the stage for widespread TSRA this afternoon and evening. This
activity will likely occur in several rounds through this time, and
while there will likely be some breaks, it's not possible to time any
lull in the activity at this time. Therefore mentioned several hours
of TSRA through overnight. A few storms could see winds of 30 to 50
kts.

KMSP...Several rounds of storms this afternoon/evening with a few
strong storms with gusts up to 50kts not out of the question.
Occasional storms could last from mid afternoon into early morning.

/OUTLOOK FOR KMSP/
Sun...VFR. Wind W 10 kts.
Sun night through Mon Night...VFR. Wind variable less than 5 kts.
Tue...VFR. Wind SE 10 kts.

&&

.MPX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MN...None.
WI...None.
&&

SHORT TERM...DPH
LONG TERM...DPH
AVIATION...DPH

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
433 AM CDT Sat Aug 28 2021

MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028-
290945-
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-
433 AM CDT Sat Aug 28 2021

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Widespread rain and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and
evening across much of the area. The primary threat with these
storms will be damaging winds, with large hail and a few
tornadoes also possible. In addition, areas of heavy rain may lead
to minor flooding.

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

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SKYWARN spotter activation will likely be needed.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
814 AM CDT Sat Aug 28 2021

MNZ047-055-281415-
Stevens MN-Swift MN-
814 AM CDT Sat Aug 28 2021

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southern Stevens and
northwestern Swift Counties through 915 AM CDT...

At 814 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Artichoke, or 11 miles northeast of Ortonville, moving east at 30
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
  Hancock.

This includes U.S. Highway 59 between mile markers 152 and 165.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until noon CDT for west
central Minnesota.

&&

LAT...LON 4547 9624 4562 9576 4559 9575 4541 9574
      4534 9611 4541 9612 4541 9622 4542 9625
TIME...MOT...LOC 1314Z 250DEG 25KT 4538 9623

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH