Severe Thunderstorm Warning 132, NWS Twin Cities, MN

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
353 PM CDT Thu May 19 2022

MNC053-192103-
/O.CAN.KMPX.SV.W.0132.000000T0000Z-220519T2115Z/
Hennepin MN-
353 PM CDT Thu May 19 2022

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL HENNEPIN COUNTY
IS CANCELLED...
    
The severe 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 1000 PM CDT for
east central Minnesota...and west central Wisconsin.

LAT...LON 4500 9277 4499 9278 4493 9310 4493 9319
      4498 9321 4518 9313 4528 9291
TIME...MOT...LOC 2053Z 244DEG 48KT 4507 9306 

$$

MNC003-123-163-192115-
/O.CON.KMPX.SV.W.0132.000000T0000Z-220519T2115Z/
Anoka MN-Washington MN-Ramsey MN-
353 PM CDT Thu May 19 2022

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CDT
FOR EAST CENTRAL ANOKA...NORTHERN WASHINGTON AND RAMSEY COUNTIES...

At 353 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Vadnais
Heights, or 9 miles north of St. Paul, moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected.

This severe storm will be near...
  Hugo around 400 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include
Stillwater.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 4500 9277 4499 9278 4493 9310 4493 9319
      4498 9321 4518 9313 4528 9291
TIME...MOT...LOC 2053Z 244DEG 48KT 4507 9306 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...<50 MPH

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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1219 PM CDT Thu May 19 2022

.DISCUSSION...(Today through Wednesday)
Issued at 405 AM CDT Thu May 19 2022

KEY MESSAGES:

- Enhanced Risk of severe storms today; scattered thunderstorms
  expected this afternoon-evening across entire coverage area, with
  best chance of severe in eastern-southern MN into western WI. Large
  hail/damaging winds are main the main threats, but a few tornadoes
  are also possible.

- Cooler temperatures Friday through mid-next week with frost
  potential Sunday morning.

Today and tonight...A complex low pressure center, already below
1000mb, is located over northeast MT early this morning, in tandem
with an additional low pressure center over southwest Saskatchewan
province. These surface features are slightly downstream of a
compact upper level cutoff low over the Alberta/Saskatchewan border,
which is within a much broader longwave trough digging over western
NOAM. While the upper level low, and associated surface features,
shift generally eastward today through tonight, bringing the
southernmost low into southern MN this evening and the northernmost
low into northern MN overnight, the broader trough will pivot to a
more NE-SW axis from Hudson Bay into the central Rockies. This
prolonged flow from WSW to ENE will promote speed shear and
divergence aloft along with advecting southern CONUS moisture into
the Upper Midwest. There are several complicated elements to be
determined, mainly the timing of when best convection will occur and
the coverage. What is more clear is where the stronger storms will
occur, and that will be over eastern- southern MN into western WI
where a warm front associated with the southernmost low will lift
north. This will aid in bringing warmer dewpoints, potentially into
the lower 60s, into southern MN and west-southwest WI. Mid-level
capping will be modest early on today but colder mid-levels combined
with warm/most air advection will help create steep lapse rates (7-8
deg C/km) while bulk shear increases to near 50kt, eroding the cap by
the late afternoon hours. As the cold front advances eastward,
thunderstorms are expected to develop in at least a scattered fashion
over most of the WFO MPX coverage area, but the greatest coverage
will be in eastern and southern parts of the coverage area. While
there is some concern that initial storm most may be discrete
supercellular storms within a small corridor of highly elevated 0-3km
helicity, the best tornado threat looks to be SE of our coverage
area and more into extreme SE MN, NE IA and SW WI. The modes most
responsible for severe weather in our coverage area are expected to
be large hail and damaging winds as storm clusters become more
organized into a bowing line MCS-type structure. That's not to say
tornadoes aren't possible by that point, owing to the possibility of
QLCS tornadoes, but the primary threats are damaging winds and hail
in excess of 1". Timing of the storms looks to be late afternoon
through the early morning hours, generally heightened during the
evening hours, then precipitation diminishing going towards daybreak
Friday morning. As for coverage, broadly- speaking PoPs are into the
Categorical range since it is expected most areas will see
precipitation but the storms themselves may be intermittent. So, as
mentioned, it is a complicated forecast with some notable
uncertainties. As for temperatures, there looks to be quite the range
from north to south over the coverage area, with highs in the mid
60s near the Brainerd area and highs in the low-mid 80s from the
Minnesota River southward to the Iowa border. With the cold front
pushing through tonight, lows will drop back to the upper 40s to mid
50s.

Friday through Wednesday...The surface low pressure features will
push into the Great Lakes during the day Friday, dragging the main
cold front across the region. It is this cold front that will bring
appreciable cold air advection into the region from the end of this
week through the middle of next week, along with drier and more
stable air which will remain in place. Modified cold Canadian high
pressure will gradually slide into and across the central CONUS
Saturday through Monday, exiting into the northeastern states
Tuesday. While a few showers and thunderstorms are possible Friday
morning in western WI, chances quickly diminish by late Friday
morning, resulting in a drying out period Friday through Friday
night. However, the forecast is not completely dry Saturday as a few
lingering instability rain showers are possible Saturday and Saturday
night over southern portions of the coverage area. Sunday will be dry
but then chances for precipitation return Monday and remain in the
forecast through the middle of next week as several weak shortwave
disturbances push through the region on the leading edge of a
prolonged longwave trough expected to sit over the western CONUS.
While thunderstorms are by and large not expected, isolated to
scattered rain showers are possible from Monday onward. The lack of
thunderstorms is partly attributed to the lower temperatures (and,
hence, lack of appreciable instability) through the middle of next
week. After highs in the 60s on Friday, highs drop to the 50s over
the weekend, then creep back into the 60s through midweek. Lows
plummet to the mid 30s to lower 40s Friday night through Sunday
night, then return to the 40s area-wide through midweek. With such
low temperatures, especially going into late May, the return of frost
is a concern. The best potential for frost looks to be Sunday night
because of diminished wind and lack of cloud cover, especially over
western Wisconsin. Too much uncertainty to include its mention at
this point in the gridded/text products, but will examine its
potential further once past the active weather of today-tonight.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Friday afternoon)
Issued at 1209 PM CDT Thu May 19 2022

Currently, most of the TSTMs are occurring south of KMKT-KMSP-KEAU,
with some isolated between KMKT-KMSP as of 1715z. Confidence remains
low on coverage of TSTM activity this afternoon. However, based on
trends and model guidance, the best area of TSTM will occur near
KMSP-KRNH-KEAU between 21-01z. But, the TSTM in southeast Mn may
affect KEAU before 21z. AMD will be likely due to uncertainties in
the forecast and coverage of TSTM. Otherwise, SHRA become more
apparent along and behind the main frontal passage this evening. MVFR
cigs may develop with the SHRA and cold frontal passage this evening.
LLWS is also possible due to the strong nature of the surface low and
wind shear above the surface.

KMSP...

Confidence is low enough to keep TSTM out of the 18z TAF. However,
best coverage if TSTM develops will occur between 21-01z. Otherwise,
SE winds will shift to the W/NW with the frontal passage this
evening. SHRA is possible overnight with only isolated TSTM at best.
Gusty W winds will develop Friday morning.

/OUTLOOK FOR KMSP/

Sat...Mainly VFR. Chc P.M. -SHRA. Wind NW 10-15G20 kts.
Sun...VFR. Wind NW 10-15 kts.
Mon...Mainly VFR. Chc -SHRA late. Wind S 10-15 kts.

&&

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

DISCUSSION...JPC
AVIATION...JLT

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
252 AM CDT Thu May 19 2022

MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028-
200800-
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-
252 AM CDT Thu May 19 2022

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Scattered thunderstorms can be expected this afternoon and evening
across the entire coverage area. Some of these storms will likely
be severe, particularly across eastern and southern Minnesota into
western Wisconsin. Large hail, including hail over 1 inch in
diameter, damaging wind gusts and a few tornadoes are all
possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SKYWARN spotter activation will likely be needed this afternoon
and evening.

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TWIN CITIES/CHANHASSEN MN
1222 PM CDT THU MAY 19 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1200 PM     HAIL             GLENVILLE               43.57N 93.29W
05/19/2022  E2.00 INCH       FREEBORN           MN   BROADCAST MEDIA

            MULTIPLE TWEETS FROM THE MEDIA WITH HAIL
            ESTIMATED AT AROUND 2 INCHES IN PEOPLES
            HANDS WITH TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.

&&

NDC

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1235 PM CDT Thu May 19 2022

MNZ085-191800-
Steele MN-
1235 PM CDT Thu May 19 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northern Steele
County through 100 PM CDT...

At 1234 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Owatonna, moving east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects and high profile vehicles on I-35. Minor
         damage to outdoor objects is possible.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northern Steele
County, including the following locations... Clinton Falls, Merton,
Deerfield, Owatonna Airport, Moland and Hope.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 35 between mile markers 35 and 48.
 U.S. Highway 14 between mile markers 168 and 182.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 4397 9337 4417 9337 4419 9305 4400 9305
TIME...MOT...LOC 1734Z 262DEG 48KT 4409 9321

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH

PEM

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TWIN CITIES/CHANHASSEN MN
1240 PM CDT THU MAY 19 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1157 AM     HAIL             3 E TWIN LAKES          43.56N 93.36W
05/19/2022  M3.00 INCH       FREEBORN           MN   TRAINED SPOTTER

            MEASURED 8 CM SIZED HAIL SO ROUGHLY 3 INCHES
            FELL SOUTH OF ALBERT LEA WITH LOTS OF
            SMALLER HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.

&&

NDC

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TWIN CITIES/CHANHASSEN MN
1245 PM CDT THU MAY 19 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1141 AM     HAIL             EMMONS                  43.51N 93.48W
05/19/2022  E2.00 INCH       FREEBORN           MN   BROADCAST MEDIA

            FOUR HAIL STONES BETWEEN GOLF BALL AND TWO
            INCH SIZED BASED ON ESTIMATE WITH TIME
            ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.

&&

NDC

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TWIN CITIES/CHANHASSEN MN
116 PM CDT THU MAY 19 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1215 PM     HAIL             2 SE MYRTLE             43.54N 93.13W
05/19/2022  M1.50 INCH       FREEBORN           MN   BROADCAST MEDIA

            HAIL OF VARIOUS SIZES FELL WITH LARGEST
            AROUND THE SIZE OF PING PONG BALLS WITH TIME
            ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.

&&

NDC

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
331 PM CDT Thu May 19 2022

MNZ053-060>063-WIZ014-023-192115-
Anoka MN-Washington MN-Hennepin MN-Ramsey MN-Chisago MN-Polk WI-
St. Croix WI-
331 PM CDT Thu May 19 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Hennepin,
southeastern Chisago, Anoka, Washington, Ramsey, northwestern St.
Croix and southwestern Polk Counties through 415 PM CDT...

At 331 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Spring Lake Park, or 10 miles north of Minneapolis, moving northeast
at 65 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and penny 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.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Shoreview, Mounds View and Arden Hills around 335 PM CDT.
  Blaine, Lino Lakes and Vadnais Heights around 340 PM CDT.
  Hugo around 345 PM CDT.
  Forest Lake around 350 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this storm include Chisago City,
Scandia, Lindstrom, Osceola, Center City, St. Croix Falls, Taylors
Falls and Dresser.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 35 between mile markers 130 and 145.
 U.S. Highway 8 in Minnesota between mile markers 0 and 5, and
between mile markers 7 and 22.
 U.S. Highway 61 between mile markers 163 and 164.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
central and east central Minnesota...and northwestern and west
central Wisconsin.

&&

LAT...LON 4503 9239 4490 9349 4523 9356 4522 9353
      4527 9351 4542 9316 4541 9302 4547 9302
      4560 9270
TIME...MOT...LOC 2031Z 237DEG 57KT 4511 9329

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH

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