Severe Weather Threats Weaken, Thunderstorm Watch Remains

ST. CLOUD -- Threat of severe weather quickly moved across central Minnesota Thursday afternoon.

The National Weather Service issued several Severe Thunderstorm warnings which have since expired.

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The storm which prompted the warnings has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 2:00 a.m. Friday for central Minnesota.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect for central and east central Minnesota until 12:00 a.m. Friday.

Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and frequent lightning are possible in and near the watch area.