Parts of central and western Minnesota face a severe weather threat
There is a moderate tornado threat to an area stretching from the Twin Cities subway west to southwest Minnesota, including Brainerd, Willmar and Marshall.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – While there is some uncertainty about our overall severe risk due to persistent clouds and morning showers, there is still a high chance of severe weather Monday afternoon in Minnesota with possible strong isolated tornadoes, along with gusts as high as 75. mph and very heavy hail.
The Twin Cities subway is now at a level 3 risk of hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes, while much of central and western Minnesota faces a level 4 risk, including a threat of hail. tornado. Storms will begin to develop in northeastern South Dakota and southwestern Minnesota on Monday afternoon and will shoot rapidly to the northeast.
In the late hours of the morning until noon, it takes a few crucial hours of quiet for the atmosphere to recharge for the severe weather to form on Monday afternoon. The longer the clouds last, the lower our potential potential risk. For now, heavy storms are still on the way.
Memorial Day Weather Forecast for Twin Cities Subway
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Night storms and Monday morning
At 2 a.m., tornado warnings piled up along Minnesota-South Dakota as heavy storms began. The storms reached the ENE over the next 6 hours. FOX 9 Storm Hunter Tim Purington reported that the roof of his hotel in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, was swept away by strong winds.
At 3:30 a.m., an emergency manager in Renville County reported that heavy storms pushed a grain toward Highway 212 near Sacred Heart, blocking the highway.
At 4 a.m., 65 mph gusts of wind were reported from Sauk Center to St. Louis. Cloud. These storms then pushed toward Little Falls and Mora, with gusts of up to 70 mph as the storm moved northeast through Carlton, Douglas, Pine and St. Louis counties. Louis.
Total rainfall
Check out some rain totals (inches) for Memorial Day until 8 p.m.
Alexandria: 2.4Grand Rapids: 1.93Hibbing: 1.84Kimball: 0.67Mankato: 0.55New Ulm: 0.50Willmar: 0.47
Morning storm wind
And here’s a look at some of the recorded gusts of wind during night and early morning storms in Minnesota.
Olivia: 84 mph Center Sauk: 65 mph St. Cloud: 65 mph North Redwood: 61 mph Rice: 60 mph
Watch out for the sky as you clean up the damage
After sunrise, the city of Marshall, southwestern Minnesota, reported that trees and power lines were dropping after 70 mph straight winds. The city reminded residents to be vigilant for the weather as they clean up the storm damage, as there is another risk of severe storms on Monday afternoon.
Memorial Day camp was shortened
On the outskirts of Hudson, Wisconsin, in Willow River State Park, many campers were packing their bags early to avoid any risk.
“It’s all metal and canvas because you don’t know what’s going to fall and break your stuff or what’s really safe,” one camper said. “I don’t even know where the shelters are or if there are shelters in this area.”
The risk of a tornado causes Memorial Day campers to pack their bags
On the outskirts of Hudson, Wisconsin, in Willow River State Park, many campers were packing their bags early to avoid any risk. “Everything is metal and canvas because you don’t know what will fall and break your things or what is really safe. I don’t even know where the shelters are or if there are shelters in this area.”
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Although the chance of severe storms during Sunday night decreased at the end of the day, the risk of tornadoes on Monday sent many teams.
“That’s a little groundbreaking,” another camper said. “A tornado is a little worse than rain.”