Minnesota Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 04/23/2026 13:12

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 23 at 3:12PM CDT until April 23 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 23, 2026 - 1:12pm
Expires: 
April 23, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
SVRMPX The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northeastern Meeker County in central Minnesota... Southeastern Stearns County in central Minnesota... Northwestern Wright County in central Minnesota... * Until 345 PM CDT. * At 312 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles north of Dassel, or 18 miles north of Hutchinson, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... French Lake, Kimball, South Haven, Annandale, Fairhaven, St Augusta, Luxemburg, Waite Park, Clearwater, St. Cloud and Hasty.
Instruction: 
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.
Area Description: 
Meeker, MN; Stearns, MN; Wright, MN
Forcast Office: 
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN