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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 39, NWS Twin Cities, MN

June 2, 2025Kandiyohi County, Meeker County, Renville County, Minnesota

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jun 2, 2025, 5:10 PM CDT for Kandiyohi County, Meeker County, Renville County, Minnesota. It was in force for 50 min. 2 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
Jun 2, 2025, 5:10 PM CDT (22:10 UTC)
Expired
Jun 2, 2025, 6:00 PM CDT
In force
50 min
Issued by
NWS Twin Cities, MN
Area
Storm-based polygon
Damage threat
Considerable
Hail
1.75 in
Wind
50.0 mph

Counties Kandiyohi County, MN, Meeker County, MN, Renville County, MN

The radar

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 99 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:10 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jun 2, 5:11 PM CDTHAIL 1.254 Nne Olivia, MNDelayed report, time estimated from radar. Half dollar sized hail near CR11 north of Olivia.
Jun 2, 5:12 PM CDTHAIL 1.251 Ene Olivia, MN

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.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Jun 2, 2:32 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC4 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 12:00Z, 10.2 hours before the alert went out and 96 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 2025-06-02Temperature 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 2025-06-02The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 158 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
1921 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
19 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
158 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
163 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

043 
WUUS53 KMPX 022210
SVRMPX
MNC067-093-129-022300-
/O.NEW.KMPX.SV.W.0039.250602T2210Z-250602T2300Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
510 PM CDT Mon Jun 2 2025

The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Southeastern Kandiyohi County in central Minnesota...
  Southwestern Meeker County in central Minnesota...
  Northeastern Renville County in central Minnesota...

* Until 600 PM CDT.

* At 510 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Olivia, or 
  18 miles north of Redwood Falls, moving east at 30 mph.

  HAZARD...Golf ball size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include...
  Olivia, Hector, Bird Island, Buffalo Lake, Cosmos, Lakeside, 
  Corvuso and Cedar Mills.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 4474 9503 4489 9502 4500 9451 4472 9450
TIME...MOT...LOC 2210Z 259DEG 23KT 4479 9501

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...<50 MPH

$$

NDC
3 follow-up statements
286 
WWUS53 KMPX 022233
SVSMPX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
533 PM CDT Mon Jun 2 2025

MNC067-022243-
/O.CAN.KMPX.SV.W.0039.000000T0000Z-250602T2300Z/
Kandiyohi MN-
533 PM CDT Mon Jun 2 2025

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR SOUTHEASTERN 
KANDIYOHI 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 700 PM CDT for a 
portion of central Minnesota.

&&

LAT...LON 4474 9495 4489 9476 4494 9476 4500 9451
      4472 9450
TIME...MOT...LOC 2210Z 259DEG 23KT 4479 9501

$$


MNC093-129-022300-
/O.CON.KMPX.SV.W.0039.000000T0000Z-250602T2300Z/
Meeker MN-Renville MN-
533 PM CDT Mon Jun 2 2025

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT FOR 
SOUTHWESTERN MEEKER AND NORTHEASTERN RENVILLE COUNTIES...

At 533 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles northeast 
of Bird Island, or 21 miles west of Hutchinson, moving east at 30 
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...
  Hector, Bird Island, Buffalo Lake, Cosmos, Lakeside, Corvuso and 
  Cedar Mills.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4474 9495 4489 9476 4494 9476 4500 9451
      4472 9450
TIME...MOT...LOC 2210Z 259DEG 23KT 4479 9501

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

$$

NDC
428 
WWUS53 KMPX 022247
SVSMPX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
547 PM CDT Mon Jun 2 2025

MNC093-022257-
/O.CAN.KMPX.SV.W.0039.000000T0000Z-250602T2300Z/
Meeker MN-
547 PM CDT Mon Jun 2 2025

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR SOUTHWESTERN MEEKER 
COUNTY...

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe 
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. 
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for a 
portion of central Minnesota.

&&

LAT...LON 4474 9495 4477 9484 4479 9451 4472 9450
TIME...MOT...LOC 2233Z 259DEG 23KT 4482 9480

$$


MNC129-022300-
/O.CON.KMPX.SV.W.0039.000000T0000Z-250602T2300Z/
Renville MN-
547 PM CDT Mon Jun 2 2025

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT FOR 
EAST CENTRAL RENVILLE COUNTY...

At 547 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles north of 
Hector, or 15 miles west of Hutchinson, moving east at 30 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...
  Hector, Bird Island and Buffalo Lake.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4474 9495 4477 9484 4479 9451 4472 9450
TIME...MOT...LOC 2233Z 259DEG 23KT 4482 9480

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

$$

NDC
909 
WWUS53 KMPX 022300
SVSMPX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
600 PM CDT Mon Jun 2 2025

MNC129-022310-
/O.EXP.KMPX.SV.W.0039.000000T0000Z-250602T2300Z/
Renville MN-
600 PM CDT Mon Jun 2 2025

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED FOR EAST CENTRAL RENVILLE 
COUNTY...

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe 
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. 
Therefore, the warning has been allowed to expire.

&&

LAT...LON 4474 9495 4477 9484 4479 9451 4472 9450
TIME...MOT...LOC 2247Z 259DEG 23KT 4483 9467

$$

NDC

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 2, 1:27 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXStevens33 min
Jun 2, 1:43 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXSwift32 min
Jun 2, 1:49 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXDouglas, Pope, Stevens41 min
Jun 2, 2:18 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXDouglas, Pope, Stearns, Todd27 min
Jun 2, 2:22 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXKandiyohi, Swift38 min
Jun 2, 2:23 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXDouglas37 min
Jun 2, 2:46 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXDouglas, Pope, Stearns, Todd44 min
Jun 2, 2:48 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXTodd57 min
Jun 2, 3:02 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXChippewa, Swift43 min
Jun 2, 3:32 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXStearns43 min
Jun 2, 3:45 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXChippewa, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Swift30 min
Jun 2, 4:15 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXKandiyohi, Renville30 min
Jun 2, 4:41 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXRenville19 min
Jun 2, 4:46 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXKandiyohi, Renville29 min
Jun 2, 5:16 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXMeeker, Wright29 min
Jun 2, 5:24 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXBrown36 min
Jun 2, 5:31 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatMPXRedwood, Renville, Sibley44 min
Jun 2, 5:52 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXHennepin23 min
Jun 2, 5:56 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXMcLeod19 min
Jun 2, 6:14 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXBrown, Nicollet, Renville, Sibley46 min
Jun 2, 6:16 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXSibley29 min
Jun 2, 6:18 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXRamsey, Scott27 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.