Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 4:30pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 630 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles northwest of Bellingham, or 34 miles southwest of Morris,
moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge, Bellingham and Louisburg.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Lac Qui Parle
Forcast Office:
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Sender: