Parts of Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin are currently under a tornado watch until August 6, 2024, at 12 AM CDT. Rochester, Austin, and La Crosse are included in this alert, as these areas are at risk for severe weather development. Stay safe and stay tuned to local weather updates during this time.
The US National Weather Service Twin Cities has issued a tornado watch, which suggests that there could be a few tornadoes, along with scattered hail up to the size of tennis balls and wind gusts of up to 70 mph. The residents in the affected areas are being urged to stay alert and make necessary preparations for any possible severe weather conditions. This tornado watch could affect about 1.2 million people, including 654 schools and 57 hospitals.
