Severe Thunderstorm Watch — Chippewa County, Minnesota
Conditions favor the development of severe thunderstorms in and near the watch area.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 17 at 6:54PM CDT until August 18 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 593 IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN MINNESOTA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL MINNESOTA BENTON KANDIYOHI MEEKER MORRISON STEARNS TODD IN WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA CHIPPEWA DOUGLAS POPE STEVENS SWIFT THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALEXANDRIA, BENSON, GLENWOOD, LITCHFIELD, LITTLE FALLS, LONG PRAIRIE, MONTEVIDEO, MORRIS, SAUK RAPIDS, ST CLOUD, AND WILLMAR.
Effective August 17, 2026 at 7:54 PM ET · Expires August 18, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Expires
August 18, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
Last Checked
7 minutes ago
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Watch mean for Chippewa County, Minnesota?
Conditions favor the development of severe thunderstorms in and near the watch area.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Watch currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (7 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 18, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Watch alerts for Chippewa County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Watch is also in effect for Swift County, Stevens County.