The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of central Minnesota in effect until 10 pm tonight.

This Severe Thunderstorm Watch includes Sherburne and Wright counties (+more), as well as the entire Twin Cities metro.

Large hail up to 2" in diameter and damaging winds up to 70 mph are possible in and near the watch area.

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A Tornado Watch is in effect until 10 pm for the southeast portion of Minnesota including the cities of Albert Lea, Mankato, Owatonna, Red Wing, and Rochester.

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