{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.0fa940c5c581717b13223f86841c1a51cf8c4d3b.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued June 23 at 5:34PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-06-23","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.0fa940c5c581717b13223f86841c1a51cf8c4d3b.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN"},"word_count":147,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued June 23 at 5:34PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Scott; Dakota; Le Sueur; Rice\n**Issued by:** NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN\n**Sent:** 2026-06-23T17:34:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-06-23T17:34:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-06-23T18:30:00-05:00\n\n## Description\nAt 534 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over\nNew Prague, or 23 miles west of Northfield, moving southeast at 30\nmph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is\npossible.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nFaribault, Northfield, New Prague, Lonsdale, Montgomery, Webster,\nDundas, Elko New Market, Bridgewater, Helena, Heidelberg, Veseli,\nand St Benedict.\n\n## Instructions\nMonitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening\nweather conditions.\n\nTorrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to\nflash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways."}