Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
102 AM CDT THU JUL 20 2017

MNZ092-200700-
Faribault-
102 AM CDT THU JUL 20 2017

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT FARIBAULT COUNTY...

At 102 AM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Imogene, or 8
miles east of Fairmont, moving east at 40 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel size hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Blue Earth, Wells, Winnebago, Elmore, Bricelyn, Easton, Frost,
Delavan, Kiester, Brush Creek, Walters and Huntley.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 90 between mile markers 113 and 143.
 U.S. Highway 169 between mile markers 1 and 24.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

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.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

LAT...LON 4351 9425 4384 9425 4375 9365 4361 9364
      4350 9365 4350 9417
TIME...MOT...LOC 0602Z 281DEG 37KT 4365 9430

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