Damaging Wind in Wisconsin, June 12, 2024

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
646 PM CDT Wed Jun 12 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Warm and muggy today with strong to severe thunderstorms expected
this afternoon and evening. Large hail, damaging winds and a few
tornadoes are  possible.

- Seasonable temperatures and dry weather are expected to end the
week with rain returning Saturday through early Sunday.

- Chances for precipitation along with warmer temperatures will
  persist through early next week.&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 636 PM CDT Wed Jun 12 2024

Showers and thunderstorms are continuing to make their way gradually
to the east this afternoon. Visible satellite showing much
clearer skies across much of western and northern MN as compared
to western WI. Thus, nudged down MaxT mainly across western WI
due to ongoing cloud cover. Agitated cu has already began to
redevelop across western MN and is expected to continue growing
in coverage through this afternoon. Across southern and
southwestern MN, observations sites are reporting breezy
conditions with gusts consisting of 20-30 mph. Even more
noticeable, is the strength of a SW'ly LLJ which is forcing
temperatures to rebound quickly into the upper 70s, upper 80s,
and even a couple of 90s. Meanwhile in the upper-levels, zonal
flow with a 120kt upper-level jetstreak extends from Montana all
the way to the Great Lakes region allowing for plenty of
divergence aloft. Closer to the surface, low pressure continues
to skirt across the MN/CAN border to which remains our primary
driver for additional rounds of convection this afternoon.

A cold front associated with the low pressure will proceed through
MN/WI as we progress through the remainder of this afternoon and
evening. Instability will increase across western MN early this
afternoon to values between 2000 to 3000 J/kg, and effective bulk
shear between 40-50 kts. Convective redevelopment is forecast
to begin as early as 3 PM but looking more likely near 5 PM
onward. As of now, all storm hazard types are in play although
the more favorable environment for tornadoes looks to be focused
more over north- central and northeastern MN given the 50-60kts
of effective shear. As development does occur, storm mode
should begin as supercellular providing the tornado/hail threats
and then congealing into QLCS line with potential bowing
segments providing the damaging wind threat. Although one
concern though we have is the results from recent CAMS. The HRRR
has been trending less convection coverage except for a few
isolated cells across western MN and central MN as well as
delaying more widespread redevelopment later and across
southeastern MN whereas the Nam3k favors a more widespread
QLCS.

Conditions will begin to improve as we move into Thursday and
Friday. The aforementioned low pressure will vacate east while
ridging builds over the western CONUS. Skies will clear out by
Thursday afternoon with forecasted highs around the 80 degree
mark and with Td's in the 50s, conditions will likely not feel
as sticky as compared to today. This weekend into early next
week looks to be more wet than dry. A broad troughing pattern to
our west will lag in progression and eject multiple shortwaves
across the northern plains. As for QPF, the Weather Prediction
Center QPF forecast consists much of central MN and western WI
could see at least an 1" if not more of rainfall. Portions of
southeastern MN could sneak over the 2" mark by the start of
next week. Temperatures during this time will fluctuate between
the upper 70s to mid/upper-80s.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 636 PM CDT Wed Jun 12 2024

A few strong to severe storms have developed early this evening
in central Minnesota. They continue to move into a favorable
environment to sustain themselves. The storms will move eastward
over the next few hours, with RWF and MKT being the most likely
sites to miss the action. We will clear out shortly after
midnight in Wisconsin with light northwest winds.

KMSP...The window for storms looks to be between 03-05z, with
the possibility for development ahead of that timeframe, but
lesser confidence on that. These storms will likely lead to
MVFR/IFR conditions and could be severe.

/OUTLOOK FOR KMSP/
FRI...VFR. Wind VRBL at 5 kts.
SAT...RA/TSRA/MVFR likely, IFR possible. Wind SE 10-15 kts.
SUN...Mainly VFR. Slight chc TSRA/MVFR. Wind SW 10-15 kts.

&&

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

&&

DISCUSSION...Dunleavy
AVIATION...PV

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
255 PM CDT Wed Jun 12 2024

MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028-
132000-
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-
255 PM CDT Wed Jun 12 2024

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Thunderstorms are possible across parts of the area this
evening into tonight. If storms do occur, they would likely be
severe with large hail, damaging wind, and tornadoes possible.
Storms will come to an end by midnight.

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

Flooding along area rivers will hold steady or steadily fall over
the next few days. Rain from upcoming events could prolong
crests.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SKYWARN spotter activation may be needed.

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1029 PM CDT Wed Jun 12 2024

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

0532 PM     Hail             6 SW Clarissa           46.08N 95.04W
06/12/2024  E1.75 Inch       Todd               MN   Law Enforcement

            Delayed report of golfball size hail. Time
            estimated from radar.

&&

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1037 PM CDT Wed Jun 12 2024

MNZ053-061-063-WIZ014-023-130415-
Anoka MN-Washington MN-Chisago MN-Polk WI-St. Croix WI-
1037 PM CDT Wed Jun 12 2024

...AN AREA OF THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN
CHISAGO...ANOKA... NORTHERN WASHINGTON...ST. CROIX AND SOUTHEASTERN
POLK COUNTIES THROUGH 1115 PM CDT...

At 1036 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking thunderstorms north of
the Twin Cities, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Brooklyn Park, Coon Rapids, Blaine, Andover, Brooklyn Center,
Oakdale, Fridley, Shoreview, White Bear Lake, Ramsey, Champlin, and
New Brighton.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 35 between mile markers 130 and 142.
 Interstate 94 in Wisconsin between mile markers 30 and 31.
 U.S. Highway 8 in Minnesota between mile markers 0 and 5, and
between mile markers 7 and 22.
 U.S. Highway 61 between mile markers 163 and 165.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 4539 9215 4493 9214 4502 9299 4512 9299
      4512 9322 4505 9323 4505 9329 4510 9327
      4520 9341 4541 9335 4541 9302 4544 9301
TIME...MOT...LOC 0336Z 288DEG 35KT 4520 9269

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

JRB

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1049 PM CDT Wed Jun 12 2024

MNZ056-057-065-130415-
Chippewa MN-Kandiyohi MN-Renville MN-
1049 PM CDT Wed Jun 12 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL CHIPPEWA...
SOUTHWESTERN KANDIYOHI AND NORTHWESTERN RENVILLE COUNTIES THROUGH
1115 PM CDT...

At 1048 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Prinsburg, or 19 miles southwest of Willmar, moving southeast at 35
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Olivia, Clara City, Renville, Prinsburg, Danube, and Blomkest.

This includes the following highways...
 U.S. Highway 212 between mile markers 64 and 76.
 U.S. Highway 71 between mile markers 100 and 112.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 4486 9541 4499 9533 4497 9498 4468 9502
TIME...MOT...LOC 0348Z 294DEG 30KT 4490 9528

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

JRB

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1052 PM CDT Wed Jun 12 2024

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

1050 PM     Hail             Minnetonka              44.93N 93.46W
06/12/2024  M0.88 Inch       Hennepin           MN   Trained Spotter

&&

CTG

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1053 PM CDT Wed Jun 12 2024

MNZ060-062-070-130430-
Dakota MN-Hennepin MN-Ramsey MN-
1053 PM CDT Wed Jun 12 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EASTERN HENNEPIN...NORTHWESTERN
DAKOTA AND RAMSEY COUNTIES THROUGH 1130 PM CDT...

At 1053 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Edina, or near Minneapolis, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Minneapolis, St. Paul, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Plymouth, Eagan,
Maple Grove, Coon Rapids, Eden Prairie, Burnsville, Blaine, and
Minnetonka.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 4518 9337 4514 9330 4510 9327 4504 9328
      4504 9323 4512 9322 4513 9315 4508 9298
      4489 9299 4489 9302 4477 9300 4476 9302
      4482 9350 4521 9348
TIME...MOT...LOC 0353Z 281DEG 29KT 4491 9334

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

JRB

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1059 PM CDT Wed Jun 12 2024

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

0604 PM     Hail             Alexandria              45.88N 95.39W
06/12/2024  M1.13 Inch       Douglas            MN   Trained Spotter

&&

CTG