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Tornado Warning 9, NWS Twin Cities, MN

June 12, 2024Morrison County, Minnesota

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this tornado warning at Jun 12, 2024, 6:47 PM CDT for Morrison County, Minnesota. It was in force for 28 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Jun 12, 2024, 6:47 PM CDT (23:47 UTC)
Expired
Jun 12, 2024, 7:15 PM CDT
In force
28 min
Issued by
NWS Twin Cities, MN
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Observed
Hail
0.75 in

County Morrison County, MN

The radar

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 141 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:47 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Jun 12, 3:32 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC6 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 12:00Z, 11.8 hours before the alert went out and 140 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 2024-06-12Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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 2024-06-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 157 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2495 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
39 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
157 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
266 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

829 
WFUS53 KMPX 122347
TORMPX
MNC097-130015-
/O.NEW.KMPX.TO.W.0009.240612T2347Z-240613T0015Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
647 PM CDT Wed Jun 12 2024

The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  North central Morrison County in central Minnesota...

* Until 715 PM CDT.

* At 647 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Camp Ripley, or
  6 miles northeast of Little Falls, moving east at 40 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  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.

* The tornado will be near...
  Lastrup around 700 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Camp
Ripley Junction, Hillman, and Harding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 4599 9381 4601 9440 4613 9438 4616 9402
      4616 9381
TIME...MOT...LOC 2347Z 260DEG 33KT 4607 9430 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

JRB
3 follow-up statements
087 
WWUS53 KMPX 122355
SVSMPX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
655 PM CDT Wed Jun 12 2024

MNC097-130015-
/O.CON.KMPX.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-240613T0015Z/
Morrison MN-
655 PM CDT Wed Jun 12 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL MORRISON COUNTY...

At 652 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Camp Ripley, or 7
miles northeast of Little Falls, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
east central Morrison County, including the following locations...
Camp Ripley Junction, Hillman, and Harding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 4599 9381 4601 9436 4613 9438 4616 9402
      4616 9381
TIME...MOT...LOC 2352Z 252DEG 26KT 4606 9426 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

JRB
758 
WWUS53 KMPX 130009
SVSMPX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
709 PM CDT Wed Jun 12 2024

MNC097-130015-
/O.CON.KMPX.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-240613T0015Z/
Morrison MN-
709 PM CDT Wed Jun 12 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL MORRISON COUNTY...

At 708 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Lastrup, or 15
miles northeast of Little Falls, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

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.

Locations impacted include...
Lastrup and Harding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 4605 9381 4602 9420 4609 9424 4616 9402
      4616 9381
TIME...MOT...LOC 0008Z 261DEG 31KT 4607 9408 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

JRB
109 
WWUS53 KMPX 130013
SVSMPX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
713 PM CDT Wed Jun 12 2024

MNC097-130023-
/O.EXP.KMPX.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-240613T0015Z/
Morrison MN-
713 PM CDT Wed Jun 12 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL MORRISON COUNTY WILL EXPIRE
AT 715 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 Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for central and
east central Minnesota.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
the Twin Cities.

&&

LAT...LON 4605 9381 4602 9420 4609 9424 4616 9402
      4616 9381
TIME...MOT...LOC 0013Z 260DEG 33KT 4607 9405 

$$

JRB

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 12, 6:24 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXChippewa, Lac qui Parle36 min
Jun 12, 6:57 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXChippewa, Kandiyohi33 min
Jun 12, 7:02 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXChippewa, Kandiyohi, Swift28 min
Jun 12, 7:19 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXSwift26 min
Jun 12, 7:34 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXLac qui Parle41 min
Jun 12, 7:44 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXYellow Medicine46 min
Jun 12, 8:35 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXRenville25 min
Jun 12, 8:47 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXChippewa28 min
Jun 12, 9:19 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXRenville26 min
Jun 12, 9:37 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXKandiyohi, Meeker, Renville27 min
Jun 12, 9:45 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXRenville30 min
Jun 12, 10:05 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXMcLeod25 min
Jun 12, 10:33 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXMcLeod27 min
Jun 12, 10:44 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXNicollet31 min
Jun 12, 10:59 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXBrown31 min
Jun 12, 11:00 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXGoodhue, Steele, Waseca45 min
Jun 12, 11:16 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXRenville29 min
Jun 12, 11:25 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXNicollet35 min
Jun 12, 11:25 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXBlue Earth, Watonwan35 min
Jun 12, 11:43 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXNicollet92 min
Jun 12, 12:07 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXRice, Steele, Waseca83 min
Jun 12, 12:39 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXBlue Earth, Faribault, Watonwan96 min
Jun 12, 12:47 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXFreeborn28 min
Jun 12, 1:09 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXFreeborn66 min
Jun 12, 1:10 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningMPXLe Sueur, Scott, Sibley6 hr
Jun 12, 2:19 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXRamsey26 min
Jun 12, 5:14 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXDouglas46 min
Jun 12, 5:20 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXTodd40 min
Jun 12, 5:48 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXDouglas, Pope42 min
Jun 12, 6:14 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXStearns, Todd46 min
Jun 12, 6:51 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXBenton, Morrison, Stearns54 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.