Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 13 at 7:18PM CDT until April 13 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 13, 2026 - 5:18pm
Expires:
April 13, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 718 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Lake Crystal,
or 11 miles southwest of Mankato, moving east at 25 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...
Lake Crystal, Judson, Garden City and Minneopa State Park.
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:
Blue Earth, MN
Forcast Office:
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
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