Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 8:17AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 6:17am
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
At 817 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from over Belle Plaine to near Mapleton, or
extending from 33 miles southwest of Minneapolis to 14 miles south of
Mankato, moving northeast at 30 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 damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
North Mankato, Mankato, St. Peter, Le Sueur, Eagle Lake, Le Center,
Belle Plaine, Jordan, Montgomery, New Prague, Carver, Shakopee,
Lonsdale, Prior Lake and Savage.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Scott; Le Sueur; Rice; Blue Earth; Waseca
Forcast Office:
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Sender: