Severe Thunderstorm Watch — Stearns 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 9:33PM CDT until August 18 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 593 REMAINS VALID UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN MINNESOTA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL MINNESOTA BENTON KANDIYOHI MEEKER MORRISON STEARNS TODD IN WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA DOUGLAS POPE THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALEXANDRIA, GLENWOOD, LITCHFIELD, LITTLE FALLS, LONG PRAIRIE, SAUK RAPIDS, ST CLOUD, AND WILLMAR.
Effective August 17, 2026 at 10:33 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
1 minute ago
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Watch mean for Stearns 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 August 18, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Watch alerts for Stearns County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Watch is also in effect for Todd County, Douglas County, Kandiyohi County, Benton County, Morrison County, Pope County, Meeker County.