Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Parts of Southern Minnesota

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for a portion of southern Minnesota in effect until 9 pm tonight.

The Severe Thunderstorm Watch includes Blue Earth, Dakota, Faribault, Freeborn, Goodhue, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Rice, Scott, Steele, and Waseca (+more) counties in southern Minnesota.

The main threats for severe weather include large hail, damaging winds, heavy downpours, and a few tornadoes.

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A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means that conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms in and near the watch area. Severe thunderstorms can and sometimes do produce tornadoes.

There are a lot of outdoor activities going on tonight. If you plan to be at one of them be sure you are prepared to take shelter quickly. Severe winds and lightning will pose a danger to those caught outdoors. Stay weather aware and have multiple ways to receive warnings.

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Source: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Parts of Southern Minnesota

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