Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 6:00pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 800 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong
thunderstorms over Clarks Grove, or 5 miles northeast of Albert Lea,
moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Albert Lea, Clarks Grove, Glenville, Geneva, London, Hollandale,
Hayward, Twin Lakes, Myre Big Island State Park and Albert Lea
Airport.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Freeborn
Forcast Office:
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov