Sunshine and nice weather changed quickly to scattered storms with hail and wind during the afternoon on June 19th, 2026. Many places in east-central Minnesota saw large amounts of hail fall as the initial storms moves through the area especially across Hennepin and Ramsey Countines.
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The episode as NWS MPX wrote it up.
Sunshine and nice weather changed quickly to scattered storms with hail and wind during the afternoon on June 19th, 2026. Many places in east-central Minnesota saw large amounts of hail fall as the initial storms moves through the area especially across Hennepin and Ramsey Countines. Due to the rate and quantity of hailstones, a few areas had observed hail accumulation on the ground. The largest hailstone diameter was 2.25 inches observed 2 miles NNE of St. Paul.
The local office's own words before the first event, 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 the first event at Jun 19, 12:39 PM CST, 1 hour 49 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 139 PM CDT Fri Jun 19 2026 .KEY MESSAGES... - Scattered thunderstorms this afternoon & evening. The strongest storms could contain large hail & gusty winds, especially along & north of Interstate 94. - Seasonable cool & dry this weekend. - Below normal temperatures continue next week. Rain chances return mid-week. && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 116 PM CDT Fri Jun 19 2026 Light rain showers are exiting the area across western Minnesota while another band of light rain is moving across the I-90 corridor across far-southern Minnesota. However, our area of interest this afternoon will be with the building cumulus field across northwest & west-central Minnesota. Instability isn't going to be great after the rain & clouds this morning, but very steep mid-level lapse rates mean than surface-based CAPE of 500-1000 J/kg should develop this afternoon & allow for these budding showers to build into scattered thunderstorms by mid- afternoon. Impressive wind shear for mid-June will be in place over the area as a jetstreak over the Upper Midwest provides around 60 kts of 0-6km shear across MN & WI. However the weaker instability means that any thunderstorms probably wont be able to realize all of this deep shear, so effective shear values look to be on the order of 30-40 kts across central MN & western WI where we expect the most widespread storm coverage. This still plenty of shear for storms to become organized, so we are expecting a few strong to severe thunderstorms later this afternoon with large hail the primary threat followed by sporadic damaging wind gusts. The main window for these severe thunderstorms looks to be between 3 PM to 7 PM, with the Storm Prediction Center highlighting an area along the I-94 Corridor of eastern MN & western WI with a Level 2/5 (Slight Risk) threat of severe storms. The storms will begin to weaken as we get closer to sunset, with the thunderstorms threat mostly over with across western Wisconsin by 8-9 PM. Weak high pressure moves into the region behind today's system, setting up a seasonably cool & dry weekend with highs generally in the low to mid 70s expected. Can't rule out a coupe, isolated rain showers across western Wisconsin from the cumulus field Saturday afternoon, but better chances for light rain look to come Sunday morning across far-southern Minnesota. However, the main threat for rain looks to set up to our south over Iowa. Looking into next week: zonal flow aloft should extend the quiet weekend weather into Monday, but building troughing over the Great Lakes brings an increased chance for rain Tuesday into Wednesday. This mainly looks to be another system with widespread rain showers & a few isolated thunderstorms, & the threat for any severe weather or heavy rain is low. Northwest flow persists through the week in response to the troughing over the Great Lakes & building ridging over the west, which will keep temperatures seasonably cool through the week. Models hint at various transient disturbances embedded within the northwest flow that could lead to low chances for precipitation later in the week, but mostly quiet weather looks to be the forecast until next weekend. && .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/... Issued at 1235 PM CDT Fri Jun 19 2026 VFR conditions through most of the period. However, another round of scattered showers and storms expected late this afternoon and evening where reductions in flight categories will be possible if TSRA impact terminals. TEMPO groups remain in the TAF for MSP, AXN, STC, RNH, and EAU for TSRA. Main impacts will be gusty winds, reductions to VIS due to moderate to heavy rainfall, lowing CIGs, and lightning. Winds will increase through the afternoon out of the W/NW at 10-15 knots with gusts to 20 knots, terminals across western MN could see gusts to 25 knots during the afternoon and early evening. Shower/storms activity will quickly decrease after 01z this evening will skies becoming SKC by 02z to 03z with winds becoming light at 3-7 knots, out of the NW. KMSP...Scattered showers and storms possible late this afternoon and evening. TEMPO group remains in the TAF for -TSRA. If TSRA impacts terminals, reductions in flight categories will be likely. Shower and storm activity will diminish after 01Z. Winds this afternoon will be out of the W at 9-13 knots with gusts to 20 knots possible, becoming NW late this evening at 5-10 knots. Skies will become SKC to FEW around sunset. /OUTLOOK FOR KMSP/ SUN... VFR. Wind ENE at 5-10 kts. MON... VFR. Wind NE at 5-10 kts. TUE... VFR. Chc of MVFR/TSRA. Wind SSW at 5-10 kts. && .MPX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... MN...None. WI...None. && DISCUSSION...ETA AVIATION...LPR
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 300 AM CDT Fri Jun 19 2026 MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028- 200800- 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- 300 AM CDT Fri Jun 19 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central and southern Minnesota, and west central Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Scattered thunderstorms will develop this afternoon, most numerous across central and eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. There is a level 1 out of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms capable of marginally severe hail and gusty winds into the early evening. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SKYWARN spotter activation may be needed. Borghoff
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
159 PM CDT Fri Jun 19 2026
MNZ043-191945-
Morrison MN-
159 PM CDT Fri Jun 19 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL MORRISON COUNTY
UNTIL 245 PM CDT...
At 159 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles northwest of Lastrup, or 15 miles northeast of Little Falls,
moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Harding.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from the parent
thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be
struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now!
&&
LAT...LON 4611 9424 4616 9423 4616 9389 4603 9390
TIME...MOT...LOC 1858Z 280DEG 11KT 4614 9417
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
TDHSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
225 PM CDT Fri Jun 19 2026
MNZ043-044-192015-
Morrison MN-Mille Lacs MN-
225 PM CDT Fri Jun 19 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHERN MILLE LACS AND EAST
CENTRAL MORRISON COUNTIES UNTIL 315 PM CDT...
At 225 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southwest of Vineland, or 23 miles east of Little Falls, moving
east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Onamia, Isle, Wahkon, Vineland, Hillman, Bayview, Lake Mille Lacs,
Mille Lacs Kathio State Park, Rum River State Forest and Father
Hennepin State Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
If on or near Lake Mille Lacs get out of the water and move indoors
or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be
caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
&&
LAT...LON 4601 9390 4616 9389 4616 9381 4624 9381
4625 9353 4625 9343 4598 9343 4598 9352
4589 9352
TIME...MOT...LOC 1925Z 285DEG 24KT 4609 9390
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
TDHSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
318 PM CDT Fri Jun 19 2026
MNZ042-043-050-192100-
Morrison MN-Todd MN-Benton MN-
318 PM CDT Fri Jun 19 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN BENTON...
SOUTHEASTERN TODD AND SOUTHWESTERN MORRISON COUNTIES UNTIL 4 PM
CDT...
At 318 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Long Prairie, or 20 miles west of Little Falls, moving east at 35
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Little Falls, Long Prairie, Royalton, Upsala, Swanville, Bowlus,
Flensburg, Rice, Round Prairie, Sobieski, Burtrum, Elmdale, Charles
A. Lindbergh State Park, Little Falls Airport and Long Prairie
Airport.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
&&
LAT...LON 4590 9491 4604 9485 4599 9414 4574 9425
4574 9426 4575 9427 4576 9427 4576 9426
4577 9427 4578 9427 4578 9443
TIME...MOT...LOC 2018Z 284DEG 32KT 4595 9478
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
TDHSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
323 PM CDT Fri Jun 19 2026
MNZ044-045-052-192100-
Mille Lacs MN-Kanabec MN-Isanti MN-
323 PM CDT Fri Jun 19 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN ISANTI...SOUTHERN
KANABEC AND SOUTHEASTERN MILLE LACS COUNTIES UNTIL 4 PM CDT...
At 323 PM CDT, Trained spotters reported a strong thunderstorm near
Bock, or 19 miles northwest of Cambridge, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail.
SOURCE...Trained spotters reported dime sized hail south of Bock.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Mora, Brunswick, Ogilvie, Grasston, Bock, Stanchfield, Dalbo and
Lewis Lake.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
&&
LAT...LON 4566 9356 4584 9355 4587 9314 4564 9314
TIME...MOT...LOC 2023Z 271DEG 26KT 4575 9348
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
TDHPreliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
324 PM CDT Fri Jun 19 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0315 PM Hail 1 S Bock 45.77N 93.55W
06/19/2026 M0.70 Inch Mille Lacs MN Trained Spotter
&&
BEDThe Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 97 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 20:27 UTC.
51 hail, 4 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
Report of dime to nearly quarter sized hail about 3 miles north of Dalbo, MN. Matches where the strongest core of the thunderstorm is aloft.
Report relayed via County Dispatch.
Multiple reports of quarter sized hail in Ogilvie.
Several reports of a lot of hail up to quarter sized in Corcoran.
Report relayed via Broadcast Media.
Pea to quarter sized hail. Minor tree damage from several minutes of hail falling.
Large tree downed in South Haven due to gust front. Time estimated from radar.
A photo report of half dollar sized hail.
Delayed photo report showing large ash tree snapped near base. Time estimated from radar.
A lot of hail falling in Roseville up to half dollar sized. The ground is fully covered with hail.
A photo report via Facebook.
Golf Ball sized hail fell near hwy 36 and I35.
Delayed report. Photo report of hail slightly larger than 2 inches in St Paul.
A photo report via Facebook.
A lot of hail near Lake Phalen, up to quarter sized.
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A photo report via Facebook.
Tall pine tree snapped about halfway up its base due to gust front.
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Photo report of 2 trees downed in Champlin due to gust front. Time estimated from radar.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Minnesota in 2026Every state in 2026This day in weather historyWarnings in Minnesota, June 2026
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1354868, 1354476, 1354874, 1354477, 1354864, 1354472, 1354473, 1354875, 1354876, 1354475, 1354878, 1354880, 1354881, 1354883, 1354882, 1354886, 1354904, 1354905, 1354906, 1354907, 1354910, 1354984, 1354939, 1354912, 1354913, 1354923, 1354919, 1354927, 1354933, 1354986, 1354914, 1354935, 1354948, 1354938, 1354940, 1354921, 1354917, 1354951, 1354957, 1354972, and more.