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Tornado Warning 41, NWS Twin Cities, MN
NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this tornado warning at May 30, 2022, 4:05 PM CDT for Douglas County, Pope County, Minnesota. It was in force for 40 min. 7 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
- May 30, 2022, 4:05 PM CDT (21:05 UTC)
- Expired
- May 30, 2022, 4:45 PM CDT
- In force
- 40 min
- Issued by
- NWS Twin Cities, MN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.25 in
Counties Douglas County, MN, Pope County, MN
The radar
The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 179 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:04 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 4:10 PM CDT | TORNADO | 3 W Starbuck, MN | SPOTTER SAW A RAIN-WRAPPED TORNADO ON THE GROUND. TREES ARE DOWN AND A PICKUP TRUCK TOWING A TRAILER WAS ROLLED. |
| May 30, 4:15 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 W Starbuck, MN | CAMPER DAMAGED. REPORT RELAYED VIA LAW ENFORCEMENT. |
| May 30, 4:15 PM CDT | HAIL 1.5 | 6 Ssw Garfield, MN | TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. |
| May 30, 4:15 PM CDT | HAIL 1.75 | 1 W Starbuck, MN | GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL REPORTED. RELAYED VIA LAW ENFORCEMENT. |
| May 30, 4:15 PM CDT | HAIL 1.75 | Lowry, MN | GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL REPORTED. RELAYED VIA LAW ENFORCEMENT. |
| May 30, 4:20 PM CDT | HAIL 2 | 6 Ssw Garfield, MN | TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. |
| May 30, 4:35 PM CDT | TORNADO | 1 S Forada, MN | CONFIRMED TORNADO BY LAW ENFORCEMENT, DAMAGED A HOME. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2:37 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 12:00Z, 9.1 hours before the alert went out and 177 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1332 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 64 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -103 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -23 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.1
The text
As transmitted.
836
WFUS53 KMPX 302105
TORMPX
MNC041-121-302145-
/O.NEW.KMPX.TO.W.0041.220530T2105Z-220530T2145Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
405 PM CDT Mon May 30 2022
The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southern Douglas County in west central Minnesota...
Western Pope County in west central Minnesota...
* Until 445 PM CDT.
* At 405 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing a tornado
were located along a line extending from 5 miles southeast of Cyrus
to near Lake Hassel, moving north at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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.
* These dangerous storms will be near...
Cyrus around 410 PM CDT.
Glenwood, Starbuck and Kensington around 420 PM CDT.
Lowry around 425 PM CDT.
Alexandria around 440 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these tornadic storms include Alexandria
Airport, Nelson, Forada, Lake Emily, Garfield, Long Beach, Holmes
City, Farwell and Lake Minnewaska.
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 4590 9525 4541 9547 4541 9564 4551 9575
4599 9577
TIME...MOT...LOC 2105Z 192DEG 51KT 4554 9569 4543 9556
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
Borghoff3 follow-up statements
603
WWUS53 KMPX 302111
SVSMPX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
411 PM CDT Mon May 30 2022
MNC041-121-302145-
/O.CON.KMPX.TO.W.0041.000000T0000Z-220530T2145Z/
Douglas MN-Pope MN-
411 PM CDT Mon May 30 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
DOUGLAS AND WESTERN POPE COUNTIES...
At 411 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes
were located along a line extending from near Cyrus to 7 miles south
of Starbuck, moving north at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
These dangerous storms will be near...
Starbuck around 420 PM CDT.
Glenwood, Lowry and Kensington around 425 PM CDT.
Alexandria around 440 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these tornadic storms include Alexandria
Airport, Nelson, Forada, Lake Emily, Garfield, Long Beach, Holmes
City, Farwell and Lake Minnewaska.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not take shelter under highway overpasses. If you
cannot safely drive away from the tornado, as a last resort, either
park your vehicle and stay put, or abandon your vehicle and lie down
in a low lying area and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4590 9525 4541 9547 4549 9564 4557 9575
4599 9577
TIME...MOT...LOC 2111Z 192DEG 51KT 4561 9567 4550 9554
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
Borghoff792
WWUS53 KMPX 302117
SVSMPX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
417 PM CDT Mon May 30 2022
MNC041-121-302145-
/O.CON.KMPX.TO.W.0041.000000T0000Z-220530T2145Z/
Douglas MN-Pope MN-
417 PM CDT Mon May 30 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
DOUGLAS AND WESTERN POPE COUNTIES...
At 417 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Starbuck, or 19
miles east of Morris, moving north at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and two inch 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...
Glenwood and Lowry around 420 PM CDT.
Alexandria around 435 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Alexandria Airport, Nelson, Forada, Garfield, Long Beach, Holmes
City, Farwell and Lake Minnewaska.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 4590 9525 4541 9547 4549 9558 4558 9570
4577 9576 4599 9577
TIME...MOT...LOC 2117Z 201DEG 53KT 4563 9552
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
$$
Borghoff607
WWUS53 KMPX 302127
SVSMPX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
427 PM CDT Mon May 30 2022
MNC041-121-302145-
/O.CON.KMPX.TO.W.0041.000000T0000Z-220530T2145Z/
Douglas MN-Pope MN-
427 PM CDT Mon May 30 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN DOUGLAS AND NORTH CENTRAL POPE COUNTIES...
At 427 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes
were located along a line extending from near Lowry to 7 miles south
of Glenwood, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
These dangerous storms will be near...
Alexandria around 435 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these tornadic storms include Alexandria
Airport, Nelson, Forada, Garfield, Long Beach and Lake Minnewaska.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 4590 9525 4553 9542 4556 9548 4570 9551
4595 9555
TIME...MOT...LOC 2127Z 212DEG 47KT 4574 9543 4555 9535
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
BorghoffThe office that day
Everything else NWS Twin Cities, MN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 12:31 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Lac qui Parle | 29 min |
| May 30, 12:43 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift | 32 min |
| May 30, 12:59 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Lac qui Parle | 31 min |
| May 30, 1:07 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Swift | 23 min |
| May 30, 1:33 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Swift | 27 min |
| May 30, 2:39 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Douglas, Pope, Todd | 36 min |
| May 30, 2:52 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Mille Lacs, Morrison | 23 min |
| May 30, 2:55 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Kanabec, Mille Lacs | 50 min |
| May 30, 3:02 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Brown, Martin, Redwood, Watonwan, Yellow Medicine | 58 min |
| May 30, 3:27 AM CDT | Wind Advisory | MPX | Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Freeborn, Le Sueur, Martin and 6 more | 19 hr |
| May 30, 3:45 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Renville | 30 min |
| May 30, 3:52 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Pope, Renville, Stearns and 1 more | 23 min |
| May 30, 4:14 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Benton, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Sherburne, Stearns, Wright | 46 min |
| May 30, 4:19 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Todd | 26 min |
| May 30, 4:29 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Douglas, Pope, Todd | 31 min |
| May 30, 4:37 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Douglas, Morrison, Todd | 38 min |
| May 30, 4:48 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Benton, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison | 57 min |
| May 30, 5:06 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Blue Earth, Le Sueur, Waseca | 24 min |
| May 30, 1:18 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Meeker | 27 min |
| May 30, 2:24 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Benton | 51 min |
| May 30, 3:00 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Lac qui Parle, Yellow Medicine | 35 min |
| May 30, 3:29 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MPX | Lac qui Parle, Stevens, Swift | 31 min |
| May 30, 3:47 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MPX | Stevens, Swift | 28 min |
| May 30, 3:53 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Douglas | 37 min |
| May 30, 4:00 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Yellow Medicine | 30 min |
| May 30, 4:18 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Redwood, Renville, Yellow Medicine | 42 min |
| May 30, 4:19 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MPX | Douglas | 26 min |
| May 30, 4:22 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MPX | Douglas, Pope | 38 min |
| May 30, 4:28 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Renville, Swift, Yellow Medicine | 47 min |
| May 30, 4:44 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MPX | Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Pope, Stearns, Swift | 46 min |
| May 30, 4:45 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MPX | Douglas, Todd | 45 min |
| May 30, 4:58 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Redwood, Renville, Yellow Medicine | 47 min |
| May 30, 5:06 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Brown, Martin, Nicollet, Redwood, Renville, Sibley and 1 more | 39 min |
| May 30, 5:12 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Kandiyohi, Renville, Swift | 33 min |
| May 30, 5:17 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MPX | Morrison, Todd | 43 min |
| May 30, 5:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Brown, McLeod, Nicollet, Sibley, Watonwan | 47 min |
| May 30, 5:53 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Stearns | 67 min |
| May 30, 6:08 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Carver, Hennepin, McLeod, Nicollet, Sibley, Wright | 37 min |
| May 30, 6:17 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | McLeod, Meeker, Wright | 43 min |
| May 30, 6:17 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MPX | Carver, McLeod, Wright | 28 min |
| May 30, 6:31 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MPX | Wright | 16 min |
| May 30, 6:41 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Anoka, Benton, Hennepin, Isanti, Mille Lacs, Sherburne and 2 more | 34 min |
| May 30, 6:56 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Lac qui Parle, Yellow Medicine | 30 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.