ST. CLOUD - The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for a large portion of Central Minnesota today (Saturday).

The watch is in effect until 11:00 p.m.

Conditions are favorable to develop severe thunderstorms that could potentially produce tornadoes.

Benton, Kandiyohi, Morrison, Sherburne, Meeker, Stearns and Wright Counties are all included in the tornado watch.

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