Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southeastern Otter Tail County, MN
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NWS Grand Forks has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southeastern Otter Tail County until 9:15 PM CDT on September 3.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Otter Tail County, Minnesota
- Issued
- September 4, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Grand Forks ND
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning (SVR) has been issued by the National Weather Service in Grand Forks ND. The alert is effective from September 3 at 8:16 PM CDT until September 3 at 9:15 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
Southeastern Otter Tail County in west central Minnesota, including locations impacted such as Urbank. The storm was located near Ashby, or 16 miles southeast of Fergus Falls, moving east at 25 mph.
What You Should Do
Remain alert for a possible tornado. If you spot a tornado, go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. For protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
At 8:16 PM CDT, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm with golf ball size hail (1.75 inches) and 60 mph wind gusts. Impacts include injuries to people and animals outdoors, hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles, and wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from September 3, 2026 at 8:16 PM CDT and expires at 9:15 PM CDT the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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