Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Clay County, Minnesota
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 12 at 3:25AM CDT until August 12 at 4:15AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
SVRFGF The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southern Clay County in northwestern Minnesota... Northwestern Otter Tail County in west central Minnesota... Southwestern Becker County in northwestern Minnesota... * Until 415 AM CDT. * At 325 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Sabin, or 9 miles southeast of Fargo, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Detroit Lakes, Moorhead, Dilworth, Barnesville, Hawley, Glyndon, and Lake Park. This includes Interstate 94 in Minnesota between mile markers 2 and 26.
Effective August 12, 2026 at 4:25 AM ET · Expires August 12, 2026 at 5:15 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Grand Forks ND
Expires
August 12, 2026 at 5:15 AM ET
Last Checked
5 days ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Clay County, Minnesota?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (5 days ago). It's set to expire August 12, 2026 at 5:15 AM ET.
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