Minnesota Severe Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 07/04/2026 14:46

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 4 at 4:46PM CDT until July 4 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 4, 2026 - 2:46pm
Expires: 
July 4, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description: 
At 446 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles northwest of Paynesville, or 25 miles northeast of Willmar, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Georgeville, Regal, Lake Henry, Paynesville Airport, Paynesville, St. Martin and Roscoe.
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: 
Kandiyohi, MN; Stearns, MN
Forcast Office: 
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN