Minnesota Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/02/2026 07:00

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 7:00am
Expires: 
July 2, 2026 - 7:30am
Description: 
At 900 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles east of Hollandale, or 15 miles northeast of Albert Lea, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Hayward and Hollandale.
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: 
Freeborn
Forcast Office: 
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN