Minnesota Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/02/2026 06:37

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 8:37AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 6:37am
Expires: 
July 2, 2026 - 7:15am
Description: 
At 837 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Good Thunder, or 11 miles southwest of Mankato, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Good Thunder, Mapleton, Judson, Skyline, Minneopa State Park, North Mankato, Pemberton, St. Clair, Mankato, Eagle Lake, Mankato Airport and Madison Lake.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
Nicollet; Blue Earth
Forcast Office: 
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN