First published 9/19/2026, 3:24:15 AM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 3:24:15 AM

Special Weather Statement — NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN (issued Sep 18 9:58PM CDT)

The National Weather Service office in Twin Cities/Chanhassen, MN issued a Special Weather Statement on 2026-09-18 at 21:58 CDT (published 2026-09-19T02:58:00Z). The statement indicates potentially impactful weather conditions for the Twin Cities/Chanhassen area; the alert text itself is not provided in the source fields.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, travel-and-transportation

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 6/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 6/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

NWS Special Weather Statements are issued to inform the public about potentially hazardous or disruptive weather that may affect safety, travel, and local activities. Even when details are not supplied, the official issuance signals people and local responders should check the full advisory for guidance.

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Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 9:58PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

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