Minnesota Severe Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 07/04/2026 15:02

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 4 at 5:02PM CDT until July 4 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 4, 2026 - 3:02pm
Expires: 
July 4, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description: 
SVRMPX The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... South Central Benton County in central Minnesota... Northwestern Sherburne County in central Minnesota... East Central Stearns County in central Minnesota... * Until 545 PM CDT. * At 502 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Sauk Rapids, or over St. Cloud, moving southeast at 5 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Trained spotters reported. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... St. Cloud and Sauk Rapids.
Instruction: 
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and has produced large hail.
Area Description: 
Benton, MN; Sherburne, MN; Stearns, MN
Forcast Office: 
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN