Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 13 at 5:52PM CDT until April 13 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 13, 2026 - 3:52pm
Expires:
April 13, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 552 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near St. James, or
23 miles south of New Ulm, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tennis ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Public 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...
Echols, South Branch, St. James, St James Airport, Grogan,
Lewisville and Madelia.
Instruction:
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.
Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Seek shelter
immediately in an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built
structure.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT Monday for a
portion of south central Minnesota.
Area Description:
Watonwan, MN
Forcast Office:
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
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