Duluth, MN – Severe thunderstorm watches have been issued for parts of Minnesota and North Dakota, with alerts valid until midnight CDT on Sunday. The watches cover a broad area, including Grand Forks, Fargo, Detroit Lakes, and Grand Rapids in Minnesota, and extend into North Dakota, encompassing towns like Minot, Rugby, and Jamestown.
According to the NOAA NWS Storm Prediction Center, the severe weather could bring damaging winds up to 70 mph, large hail up to two inches in diameter, and isolated tornadoes. Residents are advised to stay updated through the NOAA Weather Radio and reliable news sources for further information and safety tips.
A separate watch from the US National Weather Service in Duluth highlights the risk for severe weather in Minnesota’s Koochiching, Itasca, Cass, Crow Wing, and Aitkin counties. The primary threats include large hail, damaging winds, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall.
