Minnesota Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/02/2026 06:12

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 8:12AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 6:12am
Expires: 
July 2, 2026 - 6:45am
Description: 
At 812 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Lewisville, or 21 miles north of Fairmont, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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... Lewisville, Madelia, Amboy, Vernon Center, Garden City, Lake Crystal, Good Thunder and Judson.
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: 
Watonwan; Blue Earth
Forcast Office: 
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN