Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 20 at 1:48AM CDT until July 20 at 2:15AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 11:48pm
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
At 148 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles south of
Benson, or 15 miles north of Montevideo, moving southeast at 45 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...
Clontarf, Danvers, Hagen, Big Bend City, Benson Airport, Lake
Hassel, Benson, Watson, Montevideo Airport, De Graff, Murdock,
Asbury, Monson Lake State Park, Sunburg, Gluek, Kerkhoven, Maynard
and Clara City.
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:
Chippewa, MN; Kandiyohi, MN; Swift, MN
Forcast Office:
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Sender: