Minnesota Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/01/2026 02:58

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 4:58AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 1, 2026 - 2:58am
Expires: 
July 1, 2026 - 4:00am
Description: 
At 458 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Waldorf to 10 miles southeast of Blooming Prairie, or extending from 19 miles southeast of Mankato to 24 miles east of Albert Lea, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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... Owatonna, Waseca, Janesville, Blooming Prairie, Medford, New Richland, Ellendale, Elysian, Waldorf, Otisco, Lemond, Clinton Falls, Merton, Moland, Hope, Deerfield, Waseca Airport, Owatonna Airport, Steele Center and Alma City.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Waseca; Steele
Forcast Office: 
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN