Severe Thunderstorm Warning 74, NWS Twin Cities, MN

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
638 PM CDT Wed May 11 2022

MNC067-093-120000-
/O.CON.KMPX.SV.W.0074.000000T0000Z-220512T0000Z/
Meeker MN-Kandiyohi MN-
638 PM CDT Wed May 11 2022

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT
FOR NORTHWESTERN MEEKER AND EAST CENTRAL KANDIYOHI COUNTIES...

At 638 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Atwater, or 12
miles east of Willmar, moving north at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
  New London and Spicer.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for central
Minnesota.

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

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

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LAT...LON 4502 9460 4500 9485 4528 9499 4531 9465
TIME...MOT...LOC 2338Z 165DEG 35KT 4512 9478 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
646 PM CDT Wed May 11 2022

MNC067-093-120000-
/O.CON.KMPX.SV.W.0074.000000T0000Z-220512T0000Z/
Meeker MN-Kandiyohi MN-
646 PM CDT Wed May 11 2022

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT
FOR NORTHWESTERN MEEKER AND EAST CENTRAL KANDIYOHI COUNTIES...

At 645 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Atwater, or 11
miles east of Willmar, moving north at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Trained weather spotters.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
         damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind 
         damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
New London, Spicer, Atwater, Grove City and Green Lake. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for central
Minnesota.

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

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

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LAT...LON 4511 9462 4505 9487 4528 9499 4531 9465
TIME...MOT...LOC 2345Z 164DEG 35KT 4519 9481 

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
402 PM CDT Wed May 11 2022

.DISCUSSION...(This evening through Wednesday)
Issued at 254 PM CDT Wed May 11 2022

KEY MESSAGES: (optional)

- Conditions still favorable for severe thunderstorms, including
  supercells with large hail and tornadoes, through this evening.

- Heavy rain/flooding still possible through tonight, particularly
  with storms that track over the same locations.

- Additional severe thunderstorms likely Thursday, with all modes of
  severe weather possible.

- Cooler and drier as we trend back to normal temperatures over the
  weekend into early next week.

Tonight through Thursday Night...An active next 24-36 hours is
expected across all of central-southern MN into western WI as Upper
Midwest becomes warm-sectored with steep lapse rates, dewpoints into
the lower 70s, and strong mid-to-upper level jetting in advance of a
cold front. A warm front is making northward progress over southern
MN, helping increase instability over far southern portions of the
coverage area. Even without the instability, multiple strong-to-
severe storms developed earlier today with much lower dewpoints due
to the steep lapse rates producing severe hail with lower cores.
Going through the afternoon hours into this evening, the warm front
will continue to lift north, reaching central MN, allowing the lower
70s dewpoints to continue punching north. Initial discrete cells are
expected to develop into a organized line that will curl NE and E as
they evolve from southwest MN. Bulk shear of 50-60kt within said
instability will certainly be able to contribute to supercell
development. All modes of severe weather will be at play through this
evening, including hail up to 2" in diameter and a few tornadoes.

Even with the loss of daytime heating, PWATs upwards of 1.50" will
contribute to storms producing excessive rainfall as plenty of low
level moisture is advected into the region. As the storm motions
become more parallel to the warm front, this may create training of
storms over the same locations. This scenario may produce localized
flooding during the evening to early morning hours. This is reflected
in the increased QPF in collaboration with WPC earlier today.

Attention then turns to Thursday as another day of severe
thunderstorms looks likely within an even higher instability
environment. Temperatures will surge into the lower 90s with
dewpoints into the upper 60s to around 70. While this does fall short
of Heat Advisory criteria, heat index values into the lower 90s with
WBGT values into the lower 80s will be commonplace on Thursday. After
a lull in the activity Thursday morning, capping will be lost
Thursday afternoon-evening with better wind fields supportive of
storms producing large hails and a few tornadoes, especially early on
in Thursday's event. Going later, more organized segments may well
have potential for damaging winds. The activity will gradually
diminish going into the late Thursday evening hours to the early
morning Friday timeframe.

Friday through Tuesday...The upper trough and 500 mb low will be
moving out of North Dakota into Canada with an arcing cold front
extending from the attendant surface low through the eastern CWA.
There could be lingering showers near the front early, but a better
chance for showers and thunderstorms near the front in the
afternoon/evening, but by that time they may be too far to the east
to affect our Wisconsin areas. The upper trough/low then slows and
meanders eastward keeping us under the influence of the trough into
Monday with small chances for precipitation each afternoon. Ridging
then builds in from the west behind the departing system, but it
looks like a subtle short wave trough brings another chance for
around midweek. Temperatures cool down through the period, with highs
around 80 for MSP on Friday falling to closer to 70 later in the
period.

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.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Thursday afternoon)
Issued at 1248 PM CDT Wed May 11 2022

Tricky forecast timing multiple rounds of convection through over
central-southern MN at initialization. However, the thinking is still
that more organized clusters of storms will arrive from southwestern
MN and push NE over the rest of central-southern MN through western
WI this afternoon and evening. IFR visibility very likely with the
heavy downpours expected, just difficult to determine wind
speeds/directions with the clusters of storms. Ceilings likely to
drop into MVFR range, particularly with storms. Frequent AMDs may be
needed depending on storm coverage.

KMSP...Convection near MSP has exited at initialization but its wake
has left varied wind directions with diminished speeds. Winds will
return to SE and become gusty once the gradient wind returns, then it
becomes a matter of the organized storms pushing across the area.
Best start time is in the 00z-01z timeframe, with heaviest activity
shortly thereafter and lasting through the evening hours.
Thunderstorms may last longer than the currently-advertised 08z but
not expecting precipitation into the Thursday morning push.
Additional showers/thunderstorms possible for Thursday afternoon but
will address that with later TAF issuances.

/OUTLOOK FOR KMSP/
Fri...Mainly VFR. Wind SW 10 kts.
Sat...Mainly VFR. Slight chc P.M. -SHRA/MVFR. Wind SW 10-15g25kts
becoming NW.
Sun...Mainly VFR. Slight chc P.M. -SHRA/MVFR. Wind W 10-15 kts.

&&

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

DISCUSSION...CEO/JPC
AVIATION...JPC

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1252 PM CDT Wed May 11 2022

MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028-
121500-
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-
1252 PM CDT Wed May 11 2022

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

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

Strong to severe storms are expected across much of the area
today and tonight. Very large hail, damaging winds and a few
tornadoes are possible. In addition, very heavy rain and localized
flash flooding are possible, especially near and after sunset.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Another round of widespread strong to severe storms is expected
Thursday afternoon and evening, with large hail and damaging
winds the primary threats. Isolated tornadoes are also possible,
especially across western Minnesota.

Temperatures could reach the lower 90s Thursday afternoon with
heat index values as high as 95 degrees.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SKYWARN spotter activation will likely be needed later this
afternoon through tonight and again on Thursday.

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TWIN CITIES/CHANHASSEN MN
417 PM CDT WED MAY 11 2022

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

0325 PM     HAIL             3 SE ORROCK             45.41N 93.69W
05/11/2022  M1.50 INCH       SHERBURNE          MN   COCORAHS

            GROUND COVERED WITH HAIL.

&&

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TWIN CITIES/CHANHASSEN MN
426 PM CDT WED MAY 11 2022

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

0315 PM     HAIL             BIG LAKE                45.34N 93.74W
05/11/2022  E2.50 INCH       SHERBURNE          MN   PUBLIC

            REPORTED VIA FACEBOOK. PHOTO INCLUDED.

&&

MKM

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
447 PM CDT Wed May 11 2022

MNZ065-073-074-112215-
Brown MN-Renville MN-Redwood MN-
447 PM CDT Wed May 11 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of eastern Redwood,
southwestern Brown and south central Renville Counties through 515 PM
CDT...

At 446 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Springfield, or 19 miles south of Redwood Falls, moving north at 50
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.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Morgan around 455 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this storm include Redwood Falls and
Morton.

This includes the following highways...
 U.S. Highway 14 between mile markers 68 and 80.
 U.S. Highway 71 near mile marker 52, and between mile markers 54 and
84.

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.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for south central
and southwestern Minnesota.

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LAT...LON 4419 9510 4420 9512 4458 9526 4459 9493
      4420 9487 4417 9510
TIME...MOT...LOC 2146Z 170DEG 43KT 4427 9501

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

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TWIN CITIES/CHANHASSEN MN
516 PM CDT WED MAY 11 2022

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

0335 PM     HAIL             3 SE ORROCK             45.41N 93.69W
05/11/2022  M1.75 INCH       SHERBURNE          MN   PUBLIC

            REPORTED VIA EMAIL. PHOTO INCLUDED.

&&

MKM

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
525 PM CDT Wed May 11 2022

MNZ057-065-067-073>075-112300-
Brown MN-Kandiyohi MN-Sibley MN-Renville MN-Nicollet MN-Redwood MN-
525 PM CDT Wed May 11 2022

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of western Sibley,
northeastern Redwood, northeastern Brown, southwestern Kandiyohi,
Renville and northwestern Nicollet Counties through 600 PM CDT...

At 525 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Redwood Falls to 8 miles northeast of
Sleepy Eye. Movement was north at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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.

Strong thunderstorms will be near...
  Olivia and Renville around 540 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of these storms include Hector, Buffalo
Lake and Prinsburg.

This includes the following highways...
 U.S. Highway 14 between mile markers 98 and 99.
 U.S. Highway 212 between mile markers 66 and 101.
 U.S. Highway 71 between mile markers 82 and 111.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

These storms 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.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for south central
and southwestern Minnesota.

&&

LAT...LON 4458 9516 4492 9526 4498 9525 4499 9525
      4499 9524 4483 9451 4431 9452
TIME...MOT...LOC 2225Z 177DEG 46KT 4459 9508 4440 9462

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
554 PM CDT Wed May 11 2022

MNZ057-058-065>069-075-076-112330-
Le Sueur MN-Carver MN-Kandiyohi MN-McLeod MN-Sibley MN-Renville MN-
Meeker MN-Scott MN-Nicollet MN-
554 PM CDT Wed May 11 2022

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of central Le Sueur,
southwestern Meeker, Sibley, southwestern Scott, McLeod, southwestern
Carver, southeastern Kandiyohi, northeastern Renville and
northeastern Nicollet Counties through 630 PM CDT...

At 554 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles south of Hector to Cleveland. Movement
was north at 45 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.

Strong thunderstorms will be near...
  Hector and Buffalo Lake around 605 PM CDT.
  Henderson around 610 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of these storms include Belle Plaine,
Cosmos and Norwood Young America.

This includes the following highways...
 U.S. Highway 169 between mile markers 66 and 84.
 U.S. Highway 212 between mile markers 87 and 126.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

These storms 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.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for central,
south central and east central Minnesota.

&&

LAT...LON 4508 9478 4471 9365 4424 9377 4460 9480
TIME...MOT...LOC 2254Z 182DEG 40KT 4464 9475 4434 9384

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

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