Minnesota Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 04/13/2026 18:18

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 13 at 8:18PM CDT until April 13 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 13, 2026 - 6:18pm
Expires: 
April 13, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description: 
At 818 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Twin Lakes, or 9 miles south of Albert Lea, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Kiester, Walters, Mansfield, Alden, Conger, Emmons, Manchester and Twin Lakes.
Instruction: 
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT Monday for a portion of south central Minnesota.
Area Description: 
Faribault, MN; Freeborn, MN
Forcast Office: 
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN