Minnesota Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 04/23/2026 17:00

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 23 at 7:00PM CDT until April 23 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 23, 2026 - 5:00pm
Expires: 
April 23, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
At 700 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Geneva, or 13 miles northeast of Albert Lea, moving northeast 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... Clarks Grove, Hollandale, Geneva, Ellendale, Steele Center, Blooming Prairie and Bixby.
Instruction: 
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.
Area Description: 
Freeborn, MN; Steele, MN
Forcast Office: 
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN