Severe Thunderstorm Watch — Freeborn 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 September 1 at 10:49PM CDT until September 2 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 640 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 5 AM CDT WEDNESDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN MINNESOTA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 7 COUNTIES IN SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA BLUE EARTH FARIBAULT FREEBORN MARTIN STEELE WASECA WATONWAN THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALBERT LEA, BLUE EARTH, FAIRMONT, MANKATO, OWATONNA, ST JAMES, AND WASECA.
Effective September 1, 2026 at 11:49 PM ET · Expires September 2, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Expires
September 2, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
Also In Effect For
This same Severe Thunderstorm Watch also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Watch mean for Freeborn 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 (1 minute ago). It's set to expire September 2, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Watch alerts for Freeborn County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Watch is also in effect for Blue Earth County, Faribault County, Martin County, Watonwan County, Waseca County, Steele County.