Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 4 at 7:29PM CDT until July 4 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 5:29pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 729 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles south of
Watson, or 5 miles west of Montevideo, moving southeast at 25 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...
Lac Qui Parle State Park, Watson, Montevideo Airport, Montevideo
and Boyd.
Instruction:
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large
hail.
Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Seek shelter
immediately in an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built
structure.
Area Description:
Chippewa, MN; Lac qui Parle, MN
Forcast Office:
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Sender: