UPDATE: Counties Added to Wednesday’s Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Originally published 12:38 p.m. July 31st, 2024

Updated 2:56 p.m. July 31st, 2024

(KNSI) — The National Weather Service has added more central Minnesota counties to a severe thunderstorm watch issued Wednesday.

The watch now includes Benton, Kandiyohi, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns and Wright counties. The watch is in effect until 7:00 p.m.

A watch means conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms to form. Storms may include heavy rain. frequent lightning, high winds over 58 miles an hour, and/or hail at least one inch in diameter. It can also spawn tornadoes.

Have a way to get warnings later today.

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UPDATE: Counties Added to Wednesday’s Severe Thunderstorm Watch

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