Classic severe bow echo knocks down trees and power
More than 90,000 without power Monday evening
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Well, that was a doozy.
A classic bow echo storm produced winds near 70 mph and knocked down trees, causing significant power outages Monday night.
Xcel Energy reports around 90,000 without power as of this post time Monday evening.
Winds gusted over 60 mph at several locations Monday. Higher gusts are likely to have occurred in between sensors.
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Minneapolis - Flying Cloud,MN (FCM) ASOS reports gust of 55 knots (63.3 mph) from WNW @ 0013Z
4 E Silver Lake [Mcleod Co, MN] Mesonet reports Tstm Wnd Gst of M65 MPH at 6:18 PM CDT -- Mesonet station MN002 T.h.7 - Silver Lake - Mp 155.
2 WSW Willmar [Kandiyohi Co, MN] AWOS reports Tstm Wnd Gst of M62 MPH at 4:40 PM CDT -- REPORTED AT WILLMAR, WILLMAR MUNICIPAL AIRPORT-JOHN L RICE FIELD.
There are numerous reports of tree damage around parts of the greater Twin Cities. Here are some select storm reports:
Lester Prairie [Mcleod Co, MN] Trained Spotter reports Hail of golf ball size (M1.75 Inch) at 6:30 PM CDT --
1 E Waconia [Carver Co, MN] NWS Employee reports Tstm Wnd Dmg at 26 Aug, 6:52 PM CDT -- Report of power outages and a large tree down. Time estimated from radar.
1 ESE Deephaven [Hennepin Co, MN] Public reports Tstm Wnd Dmg at 26 Aug, 7:10 PM CDT -- Report via X. Multiple trees down and numerous power outages. Time estimated from radar.
1 SSW Mendota [Dakota Co, MN] Trained Spotter reports Tstm Wnd Dmg at 26 Aug, 7:20 PM CDT -- Large pine tree uprooted and leaning on power lines.
Stacy [Chisago Co, MN] Law Enforcement reports Tstm Wnd Dmg at 26 Aug, 7:40 PM CDT -- Multiple trees down & widespread power outages in town. Time estimated from radar.
North Branch [Chisago Co, MN] Law Enforcement reports Tstm Wnd Dmg at 26 Aug, 7:45 PM CDT -- Multiple trees down & widespread power outages in town. Time estimated from radar.
Maplewood [Ramsey Co, MN] Trained Spotter reports Tstm Wnd Dmg at 26 Aug, 7:37 PM CDT -- Delayed report of multiple downed tree branches with diameter up to 8 inches. Time estimated from radar.
Bloomington [Hennepin Co, MN] Trained Spotter reports Tstm Wnd Dmg at 26 Aug, 7:20 PM CDT -- Delayed report of multiple large trees down throughout Bloomington. Time estimated from radar.
A few scattered storms may occur early Tuesday morning but our weather should dry out by midday.
Highs Tuesday will be cooler across Minnesota.
Dew points will fall gradually into the 50s this week.