Several waves of storms moved across southern Minnesota during the morning and afternoon of Saturday, August 27th. During the late afternoon and early evening, a stronger storm developed over south central Minnesota and quickly moved northeast and produced a bow-echo segment. This bow-echo segment took on the characteristic of a QLCS and produced several circulations across the south and southeastern Twin Cities metro area. Some of these circulations produced EF0 tornado damage from Apple Valley, northeast to Eagan, West St. Paul, and the east side of St. Paul and Maplewood. Most of the damage was associated with large trees blown down or uprooted. A few of the larger trees landed on buildings and a trailer park west of the Minnesota Zoo and caused damage to those structures.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 27-AUG-22 20:05:00 to 27-AUG-22 20:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: (STP)ST PAUL DOWNTOWN AIRPORT HOLMAN FIELD
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 27-AUG-22 19:58:00 to 27-AUG-22 19:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: FALCON HGTS
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A measured 61 mph wind gust occurred atop the stage at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand.

Tornado in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 27-AUG-22 19:36:00 to 27-AUG-22 19:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKEVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS Storm Survey concluded that an EF0 tornado touched down near the intersection of Jacquara Avenue and 161st Street West, and moved north-northeast across Crystal Lake, and then lifted near Crystal Beach. Several homes had damage (mainly roof damage) which occurred as multiple large trees were either uprooted or blown down along the tornado's path. The maximum width was 100 yards with a peak wind of 75 mph.

Tornado in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 27-AUG-22 19:59:00 to 27-AUG-22 20:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: (STP)ST PAUL DOWNTOWN AIRPORT HOLMAN FIELD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down just southeast of the intersection of I-94 and Highways 10/61 and moved north-northeast. It tracked just east of Harding High School, crossing White Bear Avenue near Case Avenue, and continuing beyond Larpenteur Avenue, then dissipated near Goodrich Park in Maplewood. The tornado uprooted or broke dozens of trees, with some falling on sheds, houses, and a few vehicles.

Hail in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 27-AUG-22 20:06:00 to 27-AUG-22 20:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE CANADA
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 27-AUG-22 19:51:00 to 27-AUG-22 19:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENDOTA HGTS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A couple of trees blew down east of I-35E, north of Lone Oak Road.

Tornado in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 27-AUG-22 19:40:00 to 27-AUG-22 19:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAGAN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS Storm Survey concluded that an EF0 tornado touched down near Germane Avenue and 128th Street, or around Hidden Ponds, and Cedar Valley Apartments and moved northeast across 127th Street West. This tornado continued to move northeast before lifting between 126th and 125th Street along Genesee Avenue. This tornado uprooted or blew down numerous large trees along its path. Structural damage (mainly roof damage) occurred to apartment complexes, mobile homes, and single family homes between 128th and 125th Street. Maximum wind speeds were 85 mph with a width of 100 yards.

Tornado in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 27-AUG-22 19:55:00 to 27-AUG-22 19:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST ST PAUL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS Storm Survey concluded that a brief EF0 tornado formed near Thompson Avenue East, and Oakdale Avenue and moved north-northeast across a residential neighborhood between Thompson Avenue and Christensen Avenue in West St. Paul. Several large trees were uprooted or blown down in this area with a maximum width of 50 yards, and a maximum speed of 85 mph. Most of the trees landed in open areas with little roof or property damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 27-AUG-22 20:40:00 to 27-AUG-22 20:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: COON RAPIDS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A social media picture had a large tree uprooted in Coon Rapids.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 27-AUG-22 20:12:00 to 27-AUG-22 20:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITE BEAR LAKE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A boat was damaged on a boat lift. A few large trees were snapped off above the ground.

Funnel Cloud in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 27-AUG-22 21:24:00 to 27-AUG-22 21:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW TRIER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A storm chaser took video of a funnel cloud. The funnel may have made ground contact, but it was not possible to verify that. No damage was reported. The location was approximated based on the video.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 27-AUG-22 19:35:00 to 27-AUG-22 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKEVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Initial downburst caused a few large trees to blown down on Jatos Circle, south of 162nd Street West. The damage was isolated to this area, but a tornado did touch down approximately 1/4 of a mile northeast of this location where the damage was more widespread and concentrated along the tornado's path.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 27-AUG-22 19:45:00 to 27-AUG-22 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAGAN
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A few large trees were blown down near Pilot Knob Road and Berry Ridge Road.

Tornado in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 27-AUG-22 19:47:00 to 27-AUG-22 19:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAGAN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS Storm Survey concluded that a brief EF0 tornado formed in a wooded area between Timbershore Lane and Tananger Circle, south of Duckwood Drive in Eagan, Minnesota. Most of the damage occurred in this area, with large hardwood trees uprooted or blown down. Several of the large trees landed on roofs, sheds and fences in this residential neighborhood.  The damage path became more disorganized as the tornado lifted near Lexington, and Yankee Doodle Road where a few large pine trees were uprooted. Damage indicators showed that up to 85 mph winds occurred, with a path width of 150 yards.