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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
315 PM CDT Tue Jul 15 2025

MNZ031-032-152045-
Wadena MN-East Otter Tail MN-
315 PM CDT Tue Jul 15 2025

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN WADENA AND SOUTHEASTERN
OTTER TAIL COUNTIES THROUGH 345 PM CDT...

At 315 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Parkers Prairie, or 17 miles north of Alexandria,
moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Wadena, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Verndale, Staples Airport, Almora,
and Aldrich.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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.

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LAT...LON 4637 9473 4637 9516 4611 9515 4610 9520
      4611 9546 4631 9555 4649 9494 4641 9478
      4639 9478 4640 9476 4638 9475 4638 9473
TIME...MOT...LOC 2015Z 266DEG 26KT 4615 9529

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

$$

CJ