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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 134, NWS Twin Cities, MN

July 27, 20254 counties in Minnesota

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jul 27, 2025, 8:07 PM CDT for 4 counties in Minnesota. It was in force for 38 min. 1 report 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: Jul 27, 2025, 8:07 PM CDT (01:07 UTC)
Expired: Jul 27, 2025, 8:45 PM CDT
In force: 38 min
Issued by: NWS Twin Cities, MN
Area: Storm-based polygon
Damage threat: Considerable
Hail: 1.75 in
Wind: 60.0 mph

Counties Dakota County, MN, Hennepin County, MN, Ramsey County, MN, Washington County, MN

The radar

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 57 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:08 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
Jul 27, 8:16 PM CDT	TSTM WND GST 66	2 Ese St. Paul, MN	ASOS station KSTP St. Paul Dwtn AP.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

Did it verify

Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched one storm report to this severe thunderstorm warning; the first came 9 minutes after it went out.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The watch it was issued in

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

Issued	Product	Office	Lasted
Jul 27, 4:47 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Watch	SPC	9 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 00:00Z, 1.1 hours before the alert went out and 60 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-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

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: 3582 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -39 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 1249 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 32 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 42 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 65 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.8
Supercell composite: 7.3

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

797 
WUUS53 KMPX 280107
SVRMPX
MNC037-053-123-163-280145-
/O.NEW.KMPX.SV.W.0134.250728T0107Z-250728T0145Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
807 PM CDT Sun Jul 27 2025

The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  North Central Dakota County in east central Minnesota...
  East Hennepin County in east central Minnesota...
  Ramsey County in east central Minnesota...
  Southern Washington County in east central Minnesota...

* Until 845 PM CDT.

* At 807 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Roseville, 
  or near St. Paul, moving east at 35 mph.

  HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

  SOURCE...Trained spotters reported.

  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...
  Minneapolis, St. Paul, Eagan, Woodbury, Maplewood, Richfield, 
  Cottage Grove, Inver Grove Heights, Roseville, Oakdale, Shoreview, 
  White Bear Lake, South St. Paul, West St. Paul, Stillwater, 
  Hudson, Vadnais Heights, Mendota Heights, Lake Elmo and Mahtomedi.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Anyone outdoors should move to shelter inside a well-built structure 
and stay away from windows. This storm has produced dangerous hail 
and is capable of producing damaging winds.

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

&&

LAT...LON 4488 9325 4508 9310 4511 9274 4508 9279
      4506 9280 4505 9280 4503 9276 4500 9277
      4498 9277 4494 9275 4491 9276 4490 9277
      4487 9276 4480 9278
PARTITION...627053
TIME...MOT...LOC 0107Z 280DEG 28KT 4499 9315

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

CTG

4 follow-up statements

169 
WWUS53 KMPX 280125
SVSMPX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
825 PM CDT Sun Jul 27 2025

MNC053-280135-
/O.CAN.KMPX.SV.W.0134.000000T0000Z-250728T0145Z/
Hennepin MN-
825 PM CDT Sun Jul 27 2025

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR EAST HENNEPIN 
COUNTY...

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. 
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1200 AM CDT for 
a portion of east central Minnesota.

&&

LAT...LON 4489 9318 4491 9320 4495 9320 4508 9310
      4511 9274 4506 9280 4505 9280 4503 9276
      4498 9277 4494 9275 4491 9276 4490 9277
      4487 9276 4480 9278 4487 9319
PARTITION...627053
TIME...MOT...LOC 0107Z 280DEG 28KT 4499 9314

$$


MNC037-123-163-280145-
/O.CON.KMPX.SV.W.0134.000000T0000Z-250728T0145Z/
Dakota MN-Ramsey MN-Washington MN-
825 PM CDT Sun Jul 27 2025

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT 
FOR NORTH CENTRAL DAKOTA, RAMSEY AND SOUTHERN WASHINGTON COUNTIES...

At 825 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Oakdale, or 8 
miles east of St. Paul, moving east at 35 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.

This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of 
North Central Dakota, Ramsey and Southern Washington Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from 
windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large 
hail.

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

&&

LAT...LON 4489 9318 4491 9320 4495 9320 4508 9310
      4511 9274 4506 9280 4505 9280 4503 9276
      4498 9277 4494 9275 4491 9276 4490 9277
      4487 9276 4480 9278 4487 9319
TIME...MOT...LOC 0107Z 280DEG 28KT 4499 9314

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

$$

CTG

680 
WWUS53 KMPX 280129
SVSMPX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
829 PM CDT Sun Jul 27 2025

MNC037-123-163-280145-
/O.CON.KMPX.SV.W.0134.000000T0000Z-250728T0145Z/
Dakota MN-Ramsey MN-Washington MN-
829 PM CDT Sun Jul 27 2025

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT 
FOR NORTH CENTRAL DAKOTA, RAMSEY AND SOUTHERN WASHINGTON COUNTIES...

At 829 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Lake Elmo, or 
10 miles east of St. Paul, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Public reported.

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

This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of 
North Central Dakota, Ramsey and Southern Washington Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from 
windows. This storm has produced damaging winds and large hail.

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

&&

LAT...LON 4489 9318 4491 9320 4495 9320 4508 9310
      4511 9274 4506 9280 4505 9280 4503 9276
      4498 9277 4494 9275 4491 9276 4490 9277
      4487 9276 4480 9278 4487 9319
TIME...MOT...LOC 0125Z 281DEG 28KT 4496 9295

HAIL THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
WIND THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

CTG

885 
WWUS53 KMPX 280134
SVSMPX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
834 PM CDT Sun Jul 27 2025

MNC037-123-280144-
/O.CAN.KMPX.SV.W.0134.000000T0000Z-250728T0145Z/
Dakota MN-Ramsey MN-
834 PM CDT Sun Jul 27 2025

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR NORTH CENTRAL DAKOTA 
AND RAMSEY COUNTIES...

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. 
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1200 AM CDT for 
a portion of east central Minnesota.

&&

LAT...LON 4509 9298 4511 9274 4508 9279 4506 9280
      4505 9280 4503 9276 4500 9277 4498 9277
      4494 9275 4491 9276 4490 9277 4487 9276
      4480 9278 4484 9301 4486 9301 4489 9302
      4489 9298
TIME...MOT...LOC 0129Z 281DEG 28KT 4496 9290

$$


MNC163-280145-
/O.CON.KMPX.SV.W.0134.000000T0000Z-250728T0145Z/
Washington MN-
834 PM CDT Sun Jul 27 2025

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT 
FOR SOUTHERN WASHINGTON COUNTY...

At 834 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Afton, or 13 
miles east of St. Paul, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Public reported.

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

This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of 
Southern Washington County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from 
windows. This storm has produced damaging winds and large hail.

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

&&

LAT...LON 4509 9298 4511 9274 4508 9279 4506 9280
      4505 9280 4503 9276 4500 9277 4498 9277
      4494 9275 4491 9276 4490 9277 4487 9276
      4480 9278 4484 9301 4486 9301 4489 9302
      4489 9298
TIME...MOT...LOC 0129Z 281DEG 28KT 4496 9290

HAIL THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
WIND THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

CTG

863 
WWUS53 KMPX 280140 RRA
SVSMPX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
840 PM CDT Sun Jul 27 2025

MNC163-280150-
/O.EXP.KMPX.SV.W.0134.000000T0000Z-250728T0145Z/
Washington MN-
840 PM CDT Sun Jul 27 2025

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 845 PM CDT FOR 
SOUTHERN WASHINGTON COUNTY...

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe 
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will 
be allowed to expire. However, heavy rain is still possible with 
this thunderstorm.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1200 AM CDT for 
a portion of east central Minnesota.

&&

LAT...LON 4509 9298 4511 9274 4508 9279 4506 9280
      4505 9280 4503 9276 4500 9277 4498 9277
      4494 9275 4491 9276 4490 9277 4487 9276
      4480 9278 4484 9301 4486 9301 4489 9302
      4489 9298
TIME...MOT...LOC 0134Z 281DEG 28KT 4495 9284

$$

CTG

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Twin Cities, MN wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Jul 27, 6:43 PM CDT, 1 hour 24 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

Growing confidence in strong to severe storms across central MN this evening. All severe hazards are possible with the greatest threat being significant wind gusts.
Hot and humid again for Monday with the worst heat expected in southern MN. Heat indices in this region are forecast to be 100-108 during the afternoon.
Severe storms and heavy rainfall possible again Monday evening.
Cooler drier conditions after Tuesday.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 27, 6:43 PM CDT, 1 hour 24 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
643 PM CDT Sun Jul 27 2025

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Growing confidence in strong to severe storms across central
  MN this evening. All severe hazards are possible with the
  greatest threat being significant wind gusts.

- Hot and humid again for Monday with the worst heat expected
  in southern MN. Heat indices in this region are forecast to be
  100-108 during the afternoon.

- Severe storms and heavy rainfall possible again Monday evening.

- Cooler drier conditions after Tuesday.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 239 PM CDT Sun Jul 27 2025

Large uncertainty exists in how much farther east the cluster of
thunderstorms in western MN travels before dissipating. The storms
have developed within extreme instability (+3000 J/kg MLCAPE) and 40-
35 knots of shear. A tornado has already been confirmed near
Appleton along with numerous trees down near Milan. But, the
environment does get slightly worse as one heads east with shear
falling under 35 knots and greater CIN. Current thinking is that
this cluster of storms will travel southeast along the Minnesota
River Valley while losing intensity. This will likely throw a wrench
into the expected heat for that region (and north of the cluster
following the mean wind field) as temperatures would cool from both
the shade of the clouds and rain-cooled air.

Farther east across south-central and eastern MN and western WI, the
heat remains on track as heat indices have climbed into the mid 90s
to low 100s. Expecting to climb a few more degrees this afternoon
with additional heating. If you need to be outside, take frequent
breaks, find shade, and stay hydrated. A second round of
thunderstorms seems probable to develop from western to north-
central MN by early this evening. Uncertainty exists in how much
instability can recover over central MN from the anvil shading of
the previous storms. But, provided additional afternoon heating does
occur, the second round of storms should be able to take advantage
of +3000 J/kg of CAPE and 40-50 knots of shear. Initial storms
should be supercellular/clusters with tornadoes, large hail, and
damaging winds all possible. The storms will travel southeast,
likely growing upscale into a bowing line with time, reaching
eastern MN and western WI late this evening. The primary severe
threat would transition to damaging winds while hail and a tornado
may still occur. Winds from these storms could be significant (+75
mph) owing the to the extreme instability and large downdraft CAPE.
The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded most of our MN CWA to an
Enhanced risk as certainty in storms has grown. The bowing line of
storms should exit to our southeast during early Monday morning.

The forecast for Monday also continues to be tricky. The warm front
will sag south such that the highest dewpoints (mid to upper 70s)
should be in southern MN. Combined with area-wide highs in the mid
80s to lower 90s, heat indices are forecast to again climb to 100-
108 in the afternoon, mainly for the Minnesota River Valley and
south. However, a remnant outflow boundary from Sunday night's
convection may also be draped across south-central MN. This brings
some uncertainty of eventual high temperatures for Monday with the
remnant rain-cooled air and if any precipitation can form along
the boundary. Thus, have only issued a Heat Advisory for now
across southern MN for Monday. An upgrade to an Extreme Heat
Warning for at least some of the area may be warranted should
forecast certainty increase. As for precipitation, the consensus
between CAMs is that showers and storms fire along the warm
front over eastern SD and western MN towards Monday evening.
Another explosive convective environment is forecast, with the
12Z HREF showing +3000 J/kg of MUCAPE and 35-50 knots of shear.
Thus, supercells look likely initially with all severe hazards
possible. Tornadoes will be most probable with storms that can
latch on to the warm front or possibly interact with the
aforementioned remnant outflow boundary. CAMs show storms
growing upscale into clusters and then eventually a bowing line
segment as they travel east-southeast along the front. This
would again transition the primary threat to damaging winds,
which for now looks favored most over southern MN. Additionally,
there could be training storms as the southwesterly 850 hPa LLJ
overrunning the warm front provides continual lift. We will
need to also monitor a threat for flooding as southern MN has
recently received quite a bit of rain and the HREF LPMM shows a
swath of 1.5- 2" with localized areas of 3-4" possible through
Monday night.

A cold front will pass through the Upper Midwest by Tuesday morning,
bring much more comfortable weather for the remainder of the week.
Highs will generally be in the mid to upper 70s. Precipitation
chances also look low for the rest of the week after Tuesday as
surface high pressure settles over the Upper Midwest.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 632 PM CDT Sun Jul 27 2025

Severe thunderstorms currently extend from between KMSP and KSTC
back to just south of AXN. Storms expected to reach KMSP
shortly before 01Z. With storms backbuilding into western MN
they could be slow to move out, and could last over an hour at
some locations. Storms should move out of the area toward 06Z,
and will likely see areas of BR toward sunrise, possibly IFR in
spots. Another round of storms expected Monday, mostly after
00Z.

KMSP...Storms currently timed to arrive between 0030Z and 0100Z.
Strong winds possible with gusts over 30 kts, and 50 kt gusts
are possible if the strongest storms hit the terminal. Storms
could last over an hour with heavy rain and gusty winds,
with rain clearing out by 03Z to 04Z. Another round of storms
possible Monday evening/overnight after 00Z.

/OUTLOOK FOR KMSP/
TUE...VFR. Chc MVFR A.M. -TSRA. Wind NE 5-10G15 kts.
WED...VFR. Wind E 5-10 kts.
THU...VFR. Wind SE 5-10kts.

&&

.MPX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MN...Heat Advisory until 9 PM CDT this evening for Benton-Douglas-
     Freeborn-Goodhue-Kanabec-Mille Lacs-Morrison-Stearns-
     Steele-Todd.
     Extreme Heat Warning until 9 PM CDT this evening for Anoka-
     Blue Earth-Brown-Carver-Chippewa-Chisago-Dakota-Faribault-
     Hennepin-Isanti-Kandiyohi-Lac Qui Parle-Le Sueur-Martin-
     McLeod-Meeker-Nicollet-Pope-Ramsey-Redwood-Renville-Rice-
     Scott-Sherburne-Sibley-Stevens-Swift-Waseca-Washington-
     Watonwan-Wright-Yellow Medicine.
     Heat Advisory from noon to 8 PM CDT Monday for Blue Earth-
     Brown-Faribault-Freeborn-Lac Qui Parle-Martin-Nicollet-
     Redwood-Steele-Waseca-Watonwan-Yellow Medicine.
WI...Heat Advisory until 9 PM CDT this evening for Barron-Chippewa-
     Dunn-Eau Claire-Pepin-Pierce-Polk-Rusk-St. Croix.

&&

DISCUSSION...CTG
AVIATION...DPH

Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 27, 3:11 PM CDT, 4 hours 56 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
311 PM CDT Sun Jul 27 2025

MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028-
282015-
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-
311 PM CDT Sun Jul 27 2025

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Thunderstorms are expected to develop across central Minnesota
early this evening then dive southeast. There is an Enhanced Risk
(level 3 of 5) of severe weather. Damaging winds, large hail, and
a couple tornadoes are possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Hot and very humid conditions will linger Monday, especially
across southern Minnesota where a Heat Advisory is in effect.

Additional thunderstorms are expected Monday night. There is a
Slight Risk of severe thunderstorms (level 2 of 5) and of
excessive rainfall (level 2 of 4). Damaging winds, large hail, and
very heavy rainfall are possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SKYWARN spotter activation will likely be needed.

Borghoff

In the hours before

Local storm report, Jul 27, 7:44 PM CDT, 23 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
744 PM CDT Sun Jul 27 2025

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

0740 PM     Hail             Plymouth                45.03N 93.45W
07/27/2025  M1.00 Inch       Hennepin           MN   Emergency Mngr

&&

NDC

Local storm report, Jul 27, 7:52 PM CDT, 15 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
752 PM CDT Sun Jul 27 2025

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

0751 PM     Hail             Plymouth                45.02N 93.46W
07/27/2025  M1.75 Inch       Hennepin           MN   Trained Spotter

&&

Local storm report, Jul 27, 7:59 PM CDT, 8 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
759 PM CDT Sun Jul 27 2025

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

0748 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     2 W Brooklyn Center     45.07N 93.35W
07/27/2025  M62 MPH          Hennepin           MN   ASOS

            ASOS station KMIC Crystal AP.

&&

NDC

Local storm report, Jul 27, 8:02 PM CDT, 5 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
802 PM CDT Sun Jul 27 2025

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

0800 PM     Lightning        2 ESE Corcoran          45.08N 93.50W
07/27/2025                   Hennepin           MN   Trained Spotter

            House fire caused by lightning strike.

&&

NDC

Local storm report, Jul 27, 8:03 PM CDT, 4 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
803 PM CDT Sun Jul 27 2025

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

0803 PM     Hail             1 W Little Canada       45.03N 93.11W
07/27/2025  E1.00 Inch       Ramsey             MN   Public

            Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).

&&

NDC

Local storm report, Jul 27, 8:06 PM CDT, 1 minute before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
806 PM CDT Sun Jul 27 2025

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

0803 PM     Hail             2 ESE Falcon Heights    44.98N 93.15W
07/27/2025  M1.75 Inch       Ramsey             MN   Trained Spotter

&&

NDC

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jul 27, 7:05 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MPX	Chippewa, Lac qui Parle	40 min
Jul 27, 7:22 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MPX	McLeod	53 min
Jul 27, 7:23 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	MPX	Pope, Swift	67 min
Jul 27, 7:28 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MPX	Hennepin, Ramsey	47 min
Jul 27, 7:32 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MPX	Meeker, Wright	43 min
Jul 27, 7:41 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MPX	Carver, McLeod, Meeker, Wright	34 min
Jul 27, 7:43 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MPX	Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey	32 min
Jul 27, 7:44 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MPX	Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Renville, Yellow Medicine	61 min
Jul 27, 8:25 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MPX	Carver, Scott, Sibley	50 min
Jul 27, 8:31 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	MPX	Ramsey, Washington	3 hr
Jul 27, 9:15 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MPX	Dakota, Scott	45 min
Jul 27, 9:17 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	MPX	Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Yellow Medicine	42 days
Jul 27, 9:54 PM CDT	Areal Flood Warning	MPX	Stevens	12 hr
Jul 27, 10:24 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MPX	Steele	66 min
Jul 27, 10:34 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MPX	Freeborn, Steele	37 min
Jul 27, 11:28 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MPX	Martin	47 min
Jul 28, 12:15 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MPX	Martin	45 min
Jul 28, 10:00 AM CDT	Areal Flood Warning	MPX	Pope, Stevens	6 hr
Jul 28, 11:51 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	MPX	Redwood, Renville	21 days
Jul 28, 6:26 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MPX	Stevens	34 min
Jul 28, 6:50 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MPX	Stevens	115 min
Jul 28, 6:58 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MPX	Douglas	47 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.