Well, that was a blast.
A classic bow echo storm produced winds of nearly 70 miles per hour and downed trees, causing significant power outages Monday evening.
Xcel Energy reports around 90,000 people without power at the time of publication on Monday evening.
Power outage map from Excel Energy.
Excel energy.
Wind gusts exceeded 60 miles per hour in several locations on Monday, with even stronger gusts likely occurring between measurements.
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Minneapolis – Flying Cloud, MN (FCM) ASOS reports gust of 55 knots (63.3 mph) from WNW @ 0013Z
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4 E Silver Lake (Mcleod Co, MN) Mesonet reports Tstm Wnd Gst from M65 MPH at 18:18 CDT – Mesonet station MN002 Th7 – Silver Lake – Mp 155.
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2 WSW Willmar (Kandiyohi Co, MN) AWOS reporting Tstm Wnd Gst from M62 MPH at 4:40 PM CDT – REPORTED FROM WILLMAR, WILLMAR MUNICIPAL AIRPORT-JOHN L. RICE FIELD.
There are numerous reports of tree damage in parts of the Twin Cities. Here are some select storm reports.
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Lester Prairie (Mcleod Co, MN) Trained Spotter reports golf ball sized hail (M1.75 inch) at 6:30 PM CDT —
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1 E Waconia (Carver Co, MN) NWS Staff reports Tstm Wnd Dmg on August 26th at 6:52 pm CDT – Report of power outages and a large tree down. Time estimated from radar.
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1 ESE Deephaven (Hennepin Co, MN) Public Reports Tstm Wnd Dmg on August 26 at 7:10 pm CDT – Report of X. Multiple downed trees and numerous power outages. Time estimated from radar.
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1 SSW Mendota (Dakota Co, MN) Trained Observer reports wind and weather hazards on August 26 at 7:20 pm CDT – Large pine tree uprooted and propped up on power lines.
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Stacy (Chisago Co, MN) Police report Tstm Wnd Dmg on August 26th, 7:40 pm CDT – Multiple downed trees and widespread power outages in town. Time estimated from radar.
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North Branch (Chisago Co, MN) Police report Tstm Wnd Dmg on August 26th, 7:45 pm CDT – Multiple downed trees and widespread power outages in town. Time estimated from radar.
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Maplewood (Ramsey Co, MN) Trained Observer reports Tstm Wnd Dmg on August 26 at 7:37 pm CDT – Late report of multiple fallen limbs up to 8 inches in diameter. Time estimated from radar.
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Bloomington (Hennepin Co, MN) Trained Observer reports Tstm Wnd Dmg on August 26th at 7:20 pm CDT – Delayed report of multiple large trees downed throughout Bloomington. Time estimated from radar.
There may be isolated thunderstorms early Tuesday morning, but the weather should be dry again by midday.
Highs on Tuesday will be cooler across Minnesota.
High temperatures are forecast for Tuesday.
NOAA
And the dew point will gradually drop to 10 °C this week.
