Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 13 at 3:43PM CDT until April 13 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 13, 2026 - 1:43pm
Expires:
April 13, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 343 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles south of
Dundas, or 5 miles northeast of Faribault, moving northeast at 20
mph.
HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Trained spotters reported hen egg size hail in Faribault.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
This severe thunderstorm will be near...
Faribault around 345 PM CDT. Nerstrand and Northfield around 355 PM
CDT.
Other locations impacted by the severe thunderstorm include Nerstrand
Big Woods State Park.
Instruction:
Anyone outdoors should move to shelter inside a well-built structure
and stay away from windows. This storm has produced dangerous hail
and is capable of producing damaging winds.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT Monday for
portions of south central and southeast Minnesota.
Area Description:
Dakota, MN; Goodhue, MN; Rice, MN
Forcast Office:
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov