Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 13 at 7:48PM CDT until April 13 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 13, 2026 - 5:48pm
Expires:
April 13, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 748 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Claremont, or 7
miles east of Owatonna, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated. There has been a report of 1 inch hail
with this storm in Steele County.
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 storm will be near...
Claremont around 755 PM CDT.
Dodge Center around 805 PM CDT.
Mantorville and Kasson around 815 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include County
Roads 20 And 5, Concord, Eden, Highway 57 And 570th Street, County
Roads 6 And 15, County Roads 5 And 6, and Wasioja.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for southeastern
Minnesota.
Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from
windows.
Area Description:
Dodge, MN
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov