Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 1 at 9:38PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 1, 2026 - 7:38pm
Expires:
September 1, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 937 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles west of Blue Earth, or 10 miles east of Fairmont, moving
northeast at 25 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 hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Blue Earth, East Chain, Huntley, and Guckeen.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 90 between mile markers 109 and 125.
U.S. Highway 169 between mile markers 7 and 16.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Martin; Faribault
Forcast Office:
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov