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Parts of Central Minnesota Under Severe Thunderstorm Watch
UNDATED - Several Central Minnesota counties are under a severe thunderstorm watch on Saturday until 9:00 p.m.
Central Minnesota counties included in the watch are - Benton, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns and Wright.
The National Weather Service says scattered damaging wind gusts of up to 70 MPH are possible, along with scattered large hail.
A severe thunderstorm watch means conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. People in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions.
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