Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Freeborn 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 12:54PM CDT until August 7 at 1:15PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
At 1254 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Twin Lakes, or near Albert Lea, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected. Locations impacted include... Mansfield, Alden, Conger, Emmons and Twin Lakes.
Effective August 7, 2026 at 1:54 PM ET · Expires August 7, 2026 at 2:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Expires
August 7, 2026 at 2:15 PM ET
Last Checked
47 minutes 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. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Freeborn 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 (47 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 7, 2026 at 2:15 PM ET.
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