Minnesota Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/20/2026 20:48

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 10:48PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 20, 2026 - 8:48pm
Expires: 
August 20, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description: 
At 1048 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Vineland, or 28 miles northeast of Little Falls, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Onamia, Vineland, Hillman, Mille Lacs Kathio State Park and Rum River State Forest.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.
Area Description: 
Morrison; Mille Lacs
Forcast Office: 
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov