severe weather

With May and June proving to be active weather months, Stearns County is issuing some clarification on their procedures for sounding the outdoor sirens. Some listeners calling into WJON on Sunday night did mention that they were confused about the timing of the weather sirens.

The National Weather Service says that thunderstorms will rapidly develop across Central Minnesota this afternoon -- some of which could be severe with large hail, damaging winds, heavy rain, and a few tornadoes. Stay tuned to 98.1 for updates, watches, and warnings.

Severe storms brought damaging winds and large hail to parts of Minnesota.

Today will likely be the hottest day of the year so far, with heat indices climbing as high as 105˚ across Central Minnesota -- followed by the threat of severe weather this afternoon and evening. Stay tuned to 98.1 for possible watches & warnings later today.

The National Weather Service says that severe weather will be a possibility this afternoon into the night across Central Minnesota. Stay tuned to 98.1 for any possible watches and warnings.

The National Weather Service is saying that possible strong to severe thunderstorms could impact Central Minnesota this evening through the overnight. The main threat appears to be heavy rain, hail, and damaging winds. We'll keep you up to date with any watches & warnings.

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for much of Central Minnesota today with the expectation that the heat index will approach 100˚ -- due to high temps in the lower 90s, and dew points in the 70s. Additionally, there will be a threat of severe weather.

Memorial Day is off to a nice weather start across Central Minnesota, but a few showers and storms could pop up later in the day. The threat for heavy rain, hail, and strong to severe storms is possible overnight tonight across the area.

Reports of tornadoes, hail, high winds, and heavy rain popped up across Central Minnesota late this afternoon and this evening, prompting Tornado & Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in Sterns, Pope, Todd, and Morrison Counties.

Holy-moly, it's getting scary out there! With the warm weather comes severe weather season. Thunderstorms, lightning, high winds and tornadoes are all things we shouldn't take lightly. Here are a few safety tips from The National Weather Service that could just save your life!

After an early morning round of showers and thunderstorms today, redevelopment is expected this afternoon and evening across Central Minnesota -- with the possibility of some storms becoming strong or severe. We'll keep you up to date with any possible watches or warnings.

A few severe thunderstorms are possible across Central & Southern Minnesota this afternoon and evening. Large hail and damaging winds are the main severe weather threats along with locally heavy rainfall. Stay tuned to 98.1 for possible watches and warnings.