Chippewa County Storm Activity

“At 722 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles northeast of Renville, or 20 miles south of Willmar, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Chippewa County

“At 215 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from over Willmar to 5 miles southeast of Sacred Heart, or extending from over Willmar to 15 miles northwest of Redwood Falls, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Chippewa County

“At 117 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lake Oliver, or 22 miles south of Morris, moving southeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Chippewa County

“At 1228 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Montevideo, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Chippewa County

“At 1042 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 7 miles northwest of Bock to 12 miles north of Bellingham, or extending from 30 miles northwest of Cambridge to 27 miles southwest of Morris, moving south at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Chippewa County

“At 705 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Appleton, or 21 miles northwest of Montevideo, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Appleton Airport, Appleton, Milan and Hagen.”

NWS severe weather mention · Chippewa County

“At 815 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms near Granite Falls, or 16 miles southeast of Montevideo, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Chippewa County

“At 402 PM CDT, An area of rain showers with occasional lighting has been producing brief wind gusts up to 50 to 55 mph across far-eastern South Dakota & western Minnesota. Occasional wind gusts up to 50 to 55 mph are expected to continue as the rain moves eastwards across west-central Minnesota. These showers are moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 to 55 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Chippewa County

“At 131 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms near Prinsburg, or 19 miles southwest of Willmar, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Chippewa County

“At 325 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms extending from over Stillwater to near Goodhue, or extending from 14 miles northeast of St. Paul to 10 miles south of Red Wing, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Chippewa County

“Delayed report relayed from dispatch... time estimated from radar. Trees down. (MPX)”

SPC verified report · Montevideo

“At 407 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Appleton, or 21 miles northwest of Montevideo, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Chippewa County

“At 544 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near New London to over Raymond, or extending from 15 miles north of Willmar to 15 miles southwest of Willmar, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Chippewa County

“At 1122 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Granite Falls to 11 miles southwest of Hanley Falls, or extending from 12 miles southeast of Montevideo to 28 miles south of Montevideo, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Chippewa County

“At 1147 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking thunderstorms near Madison, or 25 miles west of Montevideo, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. The shower will be near... Madison around 1150 AM CDT. Appleton around 1210 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Chippewa County

“At 1227 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of showers extending from 6 miles south of Hancock to 5 miles north of Clarkfield, or extending from 12 miles south of Morris to 7 miles southwest of Montevideo, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Chippewa County

“...POWERFUL WINTER STORM ON TRACK TO BRING EXTREME SNOW ACCUMULATIONS AND STRONG WINDS... ...A WINTRY MIX OF RAIN, FREEZING RAIN, AND SLEET LATE TONIGHT ACROSS SOUTHERN MINNESOTA... ...TRAVEL MAY BECOME IMPOSSIBLE LATE TONIGHT AND SUNDAY... .A major winter storm will move across the Upper Midwest starting late this afternoon and lasting through Sunday evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Chippewa County

“...POWERFUL WINTER STORM ON TRACK TO BRING EXTREME SNOW ACCUMULATIONS AND STRONG WINDS... ...A WINTRY MIX OF RAIN, FREEZING RAIN, AND SLEET LATE TONIGHT ACROSS SOUTHERN MINNESOTA... ...TRAVEL MAY BECOME IMPOSSIBLE LATE TONIGHT AND SUNDAY... .A major winter storm will move across the Upper Midwest starting late this afternoon and lasting through Sunday evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Chippewa County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Minnesota. WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Chippewa County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...In Minnesota, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, and Mille Lacs Counties. In Wisconsin, Barron, Polk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, and St. Croix Counties. WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Chippewa County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Minnesota. WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Chippewa County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Minnesota. WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Chippewa County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Minnesota. WHEN...From 10 PM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Chippewa County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Minnesota. WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Chippewa County

“...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS CONTINUE ACROSS SOUTHERN AND WESTERN MINNESOTA... ...TRAVEL IS NOT ADVISED... .Steady snow will continue through the evening and taper off overnight. Total accumulations of 6 to 10 inches are forecast across eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with amounts tapering off to 4 or 5 inches across far western Minnesota.”

NWS severe weather mention · Chippewa County

“...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS CONTINUE ACROSS SOUTHERN AND WESTERN MINNESOTA... ...TRAVEL IS NOT ADVISED... .Steady snow will continue through the evening and taper off overnight. Total accumulations of 6 to 10 inches are forecast across eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with amounts tapering off to 4 or 5 inches across far western Minnesota.”

NWS severe weather mention · Chippewa County

“...ACCUMULATING SNOW AND STRONG WINDS EXPECTED TO BRING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TO PORTIONS OF WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA LATE SUNDAY MORNING AND SUNDAY NIGHT... .A developing winter storm over the Northern Plains this evening will become much stronger as it moves across the Upper Midwest Sunday and Sunday night.”

NWS severe weather mention · Chippewa County

“...ACCUMULATING SNOW AND STRONG WINDS EXPECTED TO BRING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TO PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA LATE SUNDAY MORNING AND SUNDAY NIGHT... .A developing winter storm over the Northern Plains today will become much stronger as it moves across the Upper Midwest Sunday and Sunday night.”

NWS severe weather mention · Chippewa County

“...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS CONTINUING IN SOUTHERN MN FOR THE REST OF THIS EVENING... WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads and surfaces. WHERE...Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Stearns, Todd, Redwood, Chippewa, Douglas, Lac Qui Parle, Pope, Stevens, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Chippewa County

“...GUSTY WINDS, BLOWNG SNOW, AND ICY FLASH FREEZE CONDITIONS TODAY... .Light snow, gusty northwest winds of 40 to 50 mph, & plummeting temperatures develop today behind an Arctic front. While snow accumulations will likely only be an inch or less, low visibility is expected as the gusty winds blow around the falling snow.”

NWS severe weather mention · Chippewa County

“...RAIN WILL TRANSITION TO SNOW TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING, WITH ACCUMULATING SNOW FALLING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING. GUSTY WINDS ALONGSIDE FALLING SNOW WILL LEAD TO REDUCED VISIBILITY DUE TO BLOWING SNOW... .A potent storm system will move across the area on Tuesday through Tuesday night. Initial rain will transition snow as cold air gets pulled into the system.”

NWS severe weather mention · Chippewa County