Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 12, 2026 - 1:00am
Expires:
April 12, 2026 - 1:45am
Description:
At 300 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from over Minnesota Lake to 13 miles south of
Mansfield, or extending from 24 miles northwest of Albert Lea to 24
miles southwest of Albert Lea, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
The strong thunderstorm will be near...
Minnesota Lake and Bricelyn around 300 AM CDT. Wells around 305 AM
CDT. Mansfield around 310 AM CDT. Alden, Emmons, Conger and
Freeborn around 320 AM CDT. Twin Lakes and Hartland around 325 AM
CDT.
Other locations impacted by this strong thunderstorm include Kiester,
Brush Creek, Walters, Baroda and Matawan.
Instruction:
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Waseca; Faribault; Freeborn
Forcast Office:
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov