Severe Thunderstorm Watch Extended Until 8 A.M. For Parts Of Minnesota And Wisconsin

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Extended Until 8 A.M. For Parts Of Minnesota And Wisconsin

MINNEAPOLIS – The National Weather Service (NWS) has extended Severe Thunderstorm Watch No. 578 until 8 a.m. CDT this morning, affecting large portions of central, east-central, and south-central Minnesota, as well as one county in northwest Wisconsin.

In Minnesota, the watch covers 16 counties:

• Central Minnesota: Sibley
• East-Central Minnesota: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, Ramsey, Scott, Washington
• South-Central Minnesota: Blue Earth, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Watonwan

In Wisconsin, the watch includes Polk County in the northwest region.

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Major cities under the watch include Minneapolis, St. Paul, Blaine, Cambridge, Center City, Chanhassen, Chaska, Fairmont, Gaylord, Hastings, Le Sueur, Mankato, Mora, Osceola, Shakopee, St. James, St. Peter, Stillwater, and Victoria.

The NWS urges residents in affected areas to remain alert for rapidly changing weather conditions, including the potential for damaging winds, large hail, and intense lightning. Communities are advised to monitor local weather reports, ensure emergency alerts are enabled on mobile devices, and be prepared to seek shelter if warnings are issued.

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