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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Parts of Central Minnesota

Saint Cloud, MN, USA / KNSI
Jake Judd
Jun 5, 2026 | 3:41 PM
KNSI News

(KNSI) – The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch covering parts of central Minnesota, including Stearns, Sherburne and Wright counties.

The watch was issued by the Storm Prediction Center at 3:25 p.m. and remains in effect until 11:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5th.

Forecasters say scattered thunderstorms remain possible through the evening. The strongest storms will be capable of producing large hail and damaging wind gusts.

A watch means conditions are favorable for severe weather to develop.

Residents in the affected counties are encouraged to stay alert, keep an eye on changing conditions and have a reliable way to receive warnings if they are issued.

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