United States / Midwest / Minnesota
Rice County, Minnesota, Wednesday, October 28, 2026
5 official warnings recorded: Severe Thunderstorm Warning. We can’t see: Safety.
Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full
“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 28 at 4:47PM CDT until October 28 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN”
At 447 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from 6 miles south of Rosemount to over Northfield, or along a line from 15 miles north of Northfield to over Northfield, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. This severe thunderstorm will be near... Northfield, Farmington and Dundas around 450 PM CDT. Rosemount around 455 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by the severe thunderstorm include Castle Rock, Randolph and Hampton.
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for portions of east central and south central Minnesota.
“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 28 at 4:39PM CDT until October 28 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN”
At 439 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from over Lakeville to over Dundas, or along a line from 15 miles north of Northfield to 5 miles southwest of Northfield, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. This severe thunderstorm will be near... Lakeville, Farmington and Northfield around 440 PM CDT. Dundas and Burnsville around 445 PM CDT. Rosemount and Apple Valley around 450 PM CDT. Inver Grove Heights and Eagan around 455 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by the severe thunderstorm include Lakeville Airport, Castle Rock, Randolph, Hampton and Coates.
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for portions of east central and south central Minnesota.
“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 28 at 4:30PM CDT until October 28 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN”
SVRMPX The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Western Dakota County in east central Minnesota... Southeastern Scott County in east central Minnesota... Northern Rice County in south central Minnesota... * Until 500 PM CDT. * At 430 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from 5 miles northwest of Elko New Market to 7 miles south of Lonsdale, or along a line from 17 miles northwest of Northfield to 8 miles northwest of Faribault, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Lonsdale, Webster, Elko New Market, Credit River, Lakeville, Lakeville Airport, Castle Rock, Farmington, Burnsville, Dundas, Northfield, Apple Valley, Rosemount, Randolph, Hampton, Eagan, Coates and Inver Grove Heights.
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for portions of east central and south central Minnesota.
“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 28 at 4:05PM CDT until October 28 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN”
At 405 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Montgomery, or 15 miles northwest of Faribault, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected. This severe thunderstorm will be near... Montgomery around 410 PM CDT. Lonsdale around 420 PM CDT. Webster around 425 PM CDT.
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing large hail. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for a portion of south central Minnesota.
“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 28 at 3:55PM CDT until October 28 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN”
SVRMPX The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Le Sueur County in south central Minnesota... Northwestern Rice County in south central Minnesota... * Until 430 PM CDT. * At 355 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles southeast of Le Center, or 19 miles west of Faribault, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * This severe thunderstorm will be near... Montgomery around 405 PM CDT. Lonsdale around 420 PM CDT. Webster around 425 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by the severe thunderstorm include Kilkenny.
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for a portion of south central Minnesota.
What Each Status Rests On
Open a topic for its recordsWeatherOfficial Warning5 official warnings in effect: Severe Thunderstorm Warning.
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Official Warning5 official warnings in effect: Severe Thunderstorm Warning.
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Meetings That Day
- Showmobile · Northfield city · Oct 28, 4:56 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Emergency Grants · Northfield city · Oct 28, 2:45 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Human Rights Commission · Northfield city · Oct 28, 11:35 AM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Candidate Filing Information · Northfield city · Oct 28, 11:09 AM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
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- Patsy Cline Tribute Band at Grand Event Center in Northfield on November 14, 2026 · Kenyon-Wanamingo Messenger · Oct 28, 11:07 AM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- SCENE NOVEMBER - Rants & Raves: Food of my homeland · Lonsdale Area News-Review · Oct 28, 4:27 AM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
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