Minnesota Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/12/2026 16:44

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 6:44PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 12, 2026 - 4:44pm
Expires: 
June 12, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
At 644 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Watkins, moving east at 55 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Forest City, Watkins, Kimball, South Haven, Fairhaven, French Lake, Annandale, Maple Lake, Clearwater, Lake Maria State Park, Hasty, Silver Creek and Enfield.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.
Area Description: 
Stearns; Meeker; Wright
Forcast Office: 
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN