Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 13 at 6:41PM CDT until April 13 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 13, 2026 - 4:41pm
Expires:
April 13, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
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The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Blue Earth County in south central Minnesota...
Northeastern Watonwan County in south central Minnesota...
* Until 745 PM CDT.
* At 641 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Hanska, or 13
miles south of New Ulm, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Trained spotters reported.
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.
* Locations impacted include...
Lake Crystal, Judson, Garden City and Minneopa State Park.
Instruction:
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and has
produced large hail.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT Monday for a
portion of south central Minnesota.
Area Description:
Blue Earth, MN; Watonwan, MN
Forcast Office:
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov