Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Rochester and the encompassing communities in southeast Minnesota are included in a Tornado Watch.
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The National Weather Service in La Crosse issued the Watch at 12:40 p.m. on Friday, April 17. It’s scheduled to run out at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 17.
Olmsted, Dodge, Goodhue, Fillmore, Mower, Houston, Wabasha and Winona Counties are embody within the watch.
Severe Weather Predicted to Hit Southeast Minnesota Friday Afternoon
The National Weather Service is predicting one other spherical of extreme climate to strike southeast Minnesota Friday afternoon.
“An additional round of severe weather will move into the region early this afternoon and depart before sunset. Large hail (2-3″ diameter), damaging wind gusts and some tornadoes, maybe some robust (EF2-EF3) can be doable. Be certain to have a number of methods to obtain warnings and to promptly head to your protected location when a warning is issued,” the National Weather Service says.
Tornado Watch Issued for Southeast Minnesota for Friday, April 17
“The fundamental threats with this watch are massive hail, damaging winds, and the potential for a number of tornadoes. Be certain you will have a number of methods to obtain warnings since there is a excessive chance we’ll be issuing some this afternoon/night,” the National Weather Service says.
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