Minnesota Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/02/2026 06:23

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 8:23AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 6:23am
Expires: 
July 2, 2026 - 7:15am
Description: 
At 823 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Emmons, or 12 miles southwest of Albert Lea, moving northeast at 35 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Mansfield, Emmons, Conger, Alden, Twin Lakes, Albert Lea, Glenville, Manchester, Myre Big Island State Park, Albert Lea Airport, Myrtle, Hayward and London.
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: 
Freeborn
Forcast Office: 
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN