Southern Minnesota Included in Severe Thunderstorm Watch

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of southern Minnesota in effect until midnight tonight.

This Severe Thunderstorm Watch includes Freeborn, Le Sueur, Rice, Scott, Steele, and Waseca Counties (+more).

Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and frequent lightning will be the primary threats in and around the watch area.

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