Minnesota Severe Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 07/04/2026 15:42

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 4 at 5:42PM CDT until July 4 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 4, 2026 - 3:42pm
Expires: 
July 4, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 542 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles north of Bird Island, or 17 miles southeast of Willmar. This storm was nearly stationary. 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... Lake Lillian.
Instruction: 
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Kandiyohi, MN
Forcast Office: 
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN