Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 8:47PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 6:47pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 847 PM CDT, Law enforcement reported a strong thunderstorm near
Glenville, or near Albert Lea, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
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, Myre Big Island State Park, Glenville, Myrtle and
London.
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