Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 23 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 23, 2026 - 4:15pm
Expires:
April 23, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 615 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
North Mankato, or 6 miles northwest of Mankato, moving northeast at
45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Skyline, North Mankato, Mankato, Oshawa, St. Peter, Kasota, Ottawa,
Cleveland, Le Sueur, Le Center, Montgomery, Belle Plaine, New
Prague, Jordan, Helena, Lonsdale, Webster and Elko New Market.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Scott; Dakota; Nicollet; Le Sueur; Rice; Blue Earth
Forcast Office:
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov