Strong storms move quickly through state
Minnesota State Fair attendees get caught in the rain Thursday, Aug. 26.[KSTP-TV]
Strong thunderstorms with gusting winds are moving through the state Thursday afternoon.
Meteorologist Jonathan Yuhas reports those storms, which moved into the Twin Cities around 2 p.m., were expected to create difficult driving conditions.
In addition to strong winds, Yuhas said the storms were producing heavy rain, with the possibility of hail. Spot flooding is also a concern, Yuhas said.
Yuhas said rainfall totals between 1 and 3 inches are expected as a result of storms Thursday into Friday, with some isolated areas seeing 4 inches or more.
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning.
Severe Tstorm Weather update for Twin Cities – at 2:15pm 55 mph winds in Eden Prairie and 65 mph wind gust at 2:24pm in Shakopee. @KSTP @kstc45 u pic.twitter.com/0zMI3WhAaf
— Jonathan Yuhas (@JYuhasKSTP) August 26, 2021
Severe Tstorm Warning until 245pm south Metro. Circled area (bright red) indicates +60 mph winds. Take Shelter Edina to Woodbury. @KSTP pic.twitter.com/r858lxYDjH
— Jonathan Yuhas (@JYuhasKSTP) August 26, 2021
Heads Up Twin Cities – Severe Tstorms now (12pm) 100 miles west of Twin Cities has had history of producing 50 to 75 mph Wind Gusts on leading edge of these T-Storms. If T-Storms hold strength they will be in https://t.co/cZ4sts4ne6 areas 1pm and Twin Cities about 2pm. @KSTP pic.twitter.com/UCBumMaXZ1
— Jonathan Yuhas (@JYuhasKSTP) August 26, 2021
Meanwhile, the Minnesota State Fair advised visitors to seek shelter as storms approached.
Due to expected severe weather, guests are advised to seek shelter. See a map for Severe Weather Shelters: https://t.co/kbhweeo66S
— Minnesota State Fair (@mnstatefair) August 26, 2021
The State Fair parade is canceled due to severe weather. Fair activities, including entertainment, have been paused.
— Minnesota State Fair (@mnstatefair) August 26, 2021
Rides are being shut down as severe weather moves through the area. Fair guests should seek shelter immediately. See a map for Severe Weather Shelters: https://t.co/vRDQpFwacf
— Minnesota State Fair (@mnstatefair) August 26, 2021