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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Aberdeen SD

839 PM CDT Thu Jun 4 2026

 

MNZ046-050230-

Big Stone MN-

839 PM CDT Thu Jun 4 2026



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN BIG STONE COUNTY

THROUGH 930 PM CDT...



At 839 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near

Ortonville, moving east at 20 mph.



HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail.



SOURCE...Radar indicated.



IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around 

         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is 

         possible.



Locations impacted include...

Ortonville, Artichoke, Lagoona Beach, Artichoke Lake, and Big Stone

Lake.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 



This storm 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.



To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement

agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service

office in Aberdeen.



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LAT...LON 4529 9645 4530 9645 4536 9649 4538 9653

      4541 9653 4544 9624 4541 9624 4541 9612

      4525 9612

TIME...MOT...LOC 0139Z 266DEG 19KT 4535 9642 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN

MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH



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