Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 8:54PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 6:54pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 854 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Olivia, or 19 miles north of Redwood Falls, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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...
Olivia, Bird Island and Hector.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Renville
Forcast Office:
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov