Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Faribault 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 7 at 12:17PM CDT until August 7 at 12:30PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
At 1217 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Wells, or 17 miles west of Albert Lea, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected. Locations impacted include... Frost, Brush Creek, Wells, Walters and Baroda.
Effective August 7, 2026 at 1:17 PM ET · Expires August 7, 2026 at 1:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Expires
August 7, 2026 at 1:30 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing large hail.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Faribault 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 (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 7, 2026 at 1:30 PM ET.
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