Southern MN: Severe thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m.

The Storm Prediction Center of the National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch that lasts until 9 p.m. for much of southern Minnesota:

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NWS Storm Prediction Center

Large hail and damaging thunderstorm winds are possible in and close to the severe thunderstorm watch area.

You can follow severe weather developments on the MPR News live blog.

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