Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 23 at 5:21PM CDT until April 23 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 23, 2026 - 3:21pm
Expires:
April 23, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
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The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
West Central Blue Earth County in south central Minnesota...
Southeastern Brown County in south central Minnesota...
Eastern Watonwan County in south central Minnesota...
* Until 545 PM CDT.
* At 521 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles southeast
of St. James, or 20 miles north of Fairmont, moving northeast at 55
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...
Echols, South Branch, St. James, St James Airport, Lewisville,
Grogan, La Salle, Madelia, Hanska, Searles and Lake Crystal.
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:
Blue Earth, MN; Brown, MN; Watonwan, MN
Forcast Office:
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
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