UNDATED (WJON News) -- The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for part of Minnesota for Wednesday.

The initial watch area did not include the tri-county area but did include areas to the northeast of St. Cloud.  The watch is in effect until 10:00 p.m. Wednesday.
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The National Weather Service did eventually add more counties to the Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

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No significant changes to the severe weather potential from the morning update, with the main difference being a slightly later timing. Our best chance for stronger storms will be from roughly 7-10 p.m., with a few storms possible before then.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms have begun in parts of central to northern Minnesota, with more activity and our best chance of arriving after 6 p.m.

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Large hail is the most likely severe weather risk with storms Wednesday evening, with strong winds also possible.

A few tornadoes are mainly possible in northern Minnesota and Wisconsin.

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