Minnesota Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/24/2026 14:57

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 4:57PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 24, 2026 - 2:57pm
Expires: 
May 24, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description: 
At 457 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southeast of Renville, or 12 miles north of Redwood Falls, moving east 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... Bechyn, Olivia, Morton and Bird Island.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.
Area Description: 
Renville
Forcast Office: 
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN