493 WWUS83 KMPX 121809 SPSMPX Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 109 PM CDT MON JUN 12 2017 MNZ084-092-093-121900- Waseca-Freeborn-Faribault- 109 PM CDT MON JUN 12 2017 ...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT WESTERN FREEBORN... NORTHEASTERN FARIBAULT AND SOUTHERN WASECA COUNTIES... At 109 PM CDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Matawan to near Scarville. Movement was northeast at 50 mph. Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail are possible with these storms. Locations impacted include... Wells, New Richland, Minnesota Lake, Alden, Emmons, Hartland, Freeborn, Mansfield, Twin Lakes, Conger, Walters and Manchester. This includes Interstate 90 between mile markers 140 and 154. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may cause localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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. These storms 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. A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for south central Minnesota. LAT...LON 4351 9364 4374 9375 4379 9388 4385 9381 4385 9377 4388 9376 4395 9350 4385 9341 4350 9343 TIME...MOT...LOC 1809Z 208DEG 42KT 4383 9372 4344 9362 $$