Minnesota Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/01/2026 21:26

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 1 at 11:26PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 1, 2026 - 9:26pm
Expires: 
September 1, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description: 
At 1126 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles northwest of Winnebago, or 15 miles northeast of Fairmont, moving northeast at 20 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... Winnebago, Amboy and Vernon Center.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.
Area Description: 
Blue Earth; Martin; Faribault
Forcast Office: 
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov