Severe Warnings Active Across Plains, Midwest — June 30, 2026 — SevereWX

Storms are producing dangerous weather across the northern Plains tonight under an ENHANCED Day 1 risk from the Storm Prediction Center, including Slight coverage over Minnesota and North Dakota. Multiple tornado warnings are in effect in central and northern Minnesota right now, along with severe thunderstorm warnings spanning parts of Minnesota, North Dakota, Nebraska, and even isolated areas farther south.

Tornado watches cover broad swaths of Minnesota until 1:00-2:00 AM EDT, while severe thunderstorm watches extend into Iowa, Nebraska, and other Minnesota counties until 1:00 AM EDT. Storms are ongoing with reports of rotation prompting the tornado warnings.

Timeline

8:03 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch 416 issued for northern Wisconsin and Michigan Upper Peninsula

SPC issued a mesoscale discussion concerning Severe Thunderstorm Watch 416 for portions of northern Wisconsin and the Michigan Upper Peninsula. Storms in these areas carry risks of severe hail and damaging winds through early tomorrow.

8:25 PM EDT — SPC flags severe potential with 80% chance of watch for east central North Dakota into Minnesota

A mesoscale discussion from SPC highlights severe thunderstorm development in parts of east central North Dakota through northwest and central Minnesota. Conditions favor an 80% probability that a severe thunderstorm watch will be needed soon.

9:59 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch 417 issued for southeastern South Dakota into Iowa and Minnesota

SPC's mesoscale discussion addresses Severe Thunderstorm Watch 417 covering portions of southeastern South Dakota into northwestern Iowa and southwestern Minnesota. Strong storms here threaten large hail, high winds, and possible tornadoes.

11:04 PM EDT — Tornado Watch 419 issued for north central and northeastern Minnesota

SPC issued a mesoscale discussion for Tornado Watch 419 over parts of north central into northeastern Minnesota. This tornado watch remains in effect until 5:00 AM EDT, signaling heightened tornado risk from organized storms.

11:25 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch 418 issued for central and northeastern Nebraska

A new mesoscale discussion from SPC concerns Severe Thunderstorm Watch 418 for portions of central and northeastern Nebraska. Expect potential for very large hail and damaging wind gusts in these areas.

11:45 PM EDT — Tornado Warning issued for Morrison and Todd Counties, MN until 12:15 AM EDT

A tornado warning is now active for Morrison and Todd counties in central Minnesota, radar-indicated. Take shelter immediately as rotation has been detected near the storms.

11:52 PM EDT — Tornado Warning issued for Cass and Crow Wing Counties, MN until 12:30 AM EDT

Another tornado warning targets Cass and Crow Wing counties in north central Minnesota until 12:30 AM EDT, based on radar information. Residents should seek safe shelter from possible tornado.

12:01 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Cass and Crow Wing Counties, MN

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Cass and Crow Wing Counties in Minnesota. These storms could bring large hail and damaging wind gusts. The warning is in effect until 12:30 AM EDT.

12:02 AM EDT — Tornado Warning for Cass and Crow Wing Counties, MN

A tornado warning is in effect until 12:30 AM EDT for Cass and Crow Wing Counties in Minnesota — could be extended or cancelled by NWS. Take shelter now in a basement or interior room on the lowest floor. Move away from windows and avoid outside.

12:03 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Greeley County, NE

A severe thunderstorm warning is now active for Greeley County in Nebraska. Expect possible large hail and strong winds that can cause damage. It expires at 12:45 AM EDT.

12:06 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Wheeler County, NE

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Wheeler County, Nebraska. Storms here may produce large hail and damaging winds. The warning runs until 12:45 AM EDT.

12:08 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Aitkin, Cass and Crow Wing Counties, MN

Severe thunderstorms prompted a warning for Aitkin, Cass and Crow Wing Counties in Minnesota. Large hail and strong wind gusts are the main threats. This warning is valid until 1:15 AM EDT.

12:08 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Cavalier and Towner Counties, ND

A severe thunderstorm warning covers Cavalier and Towner Counties in North Dakota. These storms can generate large hail and damaging winds. It expires at 12:45 AM EDT.

12:09 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Antelope and Boone Counties, NE

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Antelope and Boone Counties, Nebraska. Hail and high winds capable of damage are expected from these storms. The warning ends at 1:00 AM EDT.

12:13 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Kittson, Marshall Counties, MN and Walsh County, ND

The NWS issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Kittson and Marshall Counties in Minnesota and Walsh County in North Dakota. Storms may bring large hail and gusty winds. Valid until 1:00 AM EDT.

12:14 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Floyd County, TX

A severe thunderstorm warning is active for Floyd County, Texas. Large hail and damaging wind gusts are possible. The warning expires at 12:45 AM EDT.

12:16 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Greeley County, NE

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Greeley County, Nebraska, until 12:45 AM EDT. Expect large hail and damaging wind gusts with this storm. Take cover if in the warned area.

12:18 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Greeley County, NE

Another severe thunderstorm warning covers Greeley County, Nebraska, until 12:45 AM EDT. Strong winds and hail are possible. Monitor local radar and stay safe.

12:21 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Beltrami/Lake of the Woods Counties, MN

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Beltrami and Lake of the Woods Counties in Minnesota until 12:45 AM EDT. These storms could bring large hail and high winds. Seek shelter indoors.

12:25 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Wheeler County, NE

A severe thunderstorm warning is active for Wheeler County, Nebraska, until 12:45 AM EDT. Damaging winds and large hail threaten the area. Move to a sturdy structure.

12:27 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Kittson/Marshall Counties, MN & Walsh County, ND

Severe thunderstorm warning for Kittson and Marshall Counties in Minnesota and Walsh County, North Dakota until 1:00 AM EDT. Hail and gusty winds are likely. Protect yourself from the weather.

12:28 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Floyd County, TX

Severe thunderstorm warning now covers Floyd County, Texas, until 12:45 AM EDT. This storm packs large hail and strong winds. Stay indoors if possible.

12:29 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Aitkin/Cass/Crow Wing Counties, MN

A severe thunderstorm warning is in place for Aitkin, Cass, and Crow Wing Counties, Minnesota, until 1:15 AM EDT. Large hail and damaging winds are expected. Heed the warning and take precautions.

12:41 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northern Minnesota

Strong thunderstorms are moving through Aitkin, Carlton, Itasca and St. Louis counties with damaging winds and large hail possible. Residents should seek shelter indoors. Warning expires 1:45 AM EDT.

12:43 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeastern Nebraska

Severe storms capable of large hail and destructive winds are hitting Antelope, Boone, Madison and Pierce counties. Move to a sturdy structure if in the area. Expires 1:30 AM EDT.

12:44 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Koochiching County, MN

Powerful thunderstorms threaten Koochiching County in far northern Minnesota with large hail and gusty winds. Take cover away from windows. Warning until 2:00 AM EDT.

12:44 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Collingsworth County, TX

Severe weather is underway in Collingsworth County, Texas Panhandle, bringing risks of hail and damaging winds. Stay indoors during the storm. Expires 1:45 AM EDT.

12:55 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for northeast Nebraska

The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 5:00 AM EDT covering Antelope, Boone, Cedar, Cuming, Madison, Pierce, Platte, Stanton, Thurston and Wayne counties in Nebraska. Strong storms could bring very large hail and damaging winds. Prepare now and monitor updates.

12:55 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for central Minnesota

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect until 1:15 AM EDT for Aitkin, Cass and Crow Wing counties in Minnesota. These storms may produce large hail and strong wind gusts. Seek shelter if storms approach your area.

12:56 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota

Severe Thunderstorm Watch active until 5:00 AM EDT for Cherokee, Dickinson, Lyon, O'Brien, Osceola, Plymouth, Sioux and Woodbury counties in Iowa plus Jackson and Nobles counties in Minnesota. Expect potential for severe storms with large hail and damaging winds. Stay weather-aware overnight.

12:56 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch for northwest Iowa

Another Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 5:00 AM EDT covers Buena Vista, Clay and Ida counties in Iowa. Powerful thunderstorms capable of large hail and high winds are possible. Have safety plans in place.

12:57 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northern Minnesota

Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 1:45 AM EDT for Aitkin, Carlton, Itasca and St. Louis counties in Minnesota. Storms packing large hail and damaging winds are impacting the region. Take cover immediately if threatened.

12:59 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeast Nebraska

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is active until 1:45 AM EDT for Madison and Pierce counties in Nebraska. Expect large hail and strong winds from these storms. Move indoors if in the warned area.

1:00 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeast Nebraska

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Cuming, Stanton, and Wayne counties until 1:45 AM EDT. These storms may produce damaging winds and large hail. Residents in the area should seek sturdy shelter.

1:03 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northern Minnesota

Severe thunderstorms are threatening Koochiching County until 2:00 AM EDT. Damaging winds and large hail are possible with these storms. Stay indoors and monitor local weather alerts.

1:08 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for north-central Minnesota

A severe thunderstorm warning covers Aitkin, Carlton, Itasca, and St. Louis counties until 1:45 AM EDT. Expect damaging winds and large hail from approaching storms. Have a safety plan ready.

1:16 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Cuming, Stanton, Wayne Counties NE

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 1:45 AM EDT across parts of northeast Nebraska. These storms can produce damaging winds and large hail. Stay indoors and monitor updates.

1:19 AM EDT — Tornado Watch for Aitkin, Itasca, Pine Counties MN

Tornado watch issued until 3:00 AM EDT for north-central Minnesota. Tornadoes along with large hail and damaging winds are possible. Prepare your safe place and stay weather-aware.

1:19 AM EDT — Tornado Watch for Carlton, Lake, St. Louis Counties MN & Douglas WI

Tornado watch now active until 3:00 AM EDT covering northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Be ready for severe storms that could produce tornadoes. Have a plan in place.

1:19 AM EDT — Tornado Watch for NE Minnesota Lake Superior Coast

Tornado watch in effect until 3:00 AM EDT from Taconite Harbor through Duluth MN to Port Wing area. Favorable conditions exist for tornadoes and severe weather. Monitor closely.

1:21 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Cedar, Pierce, Wayne Counties NE

Severe thunderstorm warning active until 2:00 AM EDT in northeast Nebraska. Expect strong winds capable of damage and large hail. Take shelter if threatened.

1:23 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Aitkin, Carlton, Itasca, Lake, St. Louis Counties MN

Warning until 2:15 AM EDT for northeast Minnesota counties. Storms bringing potential for large hail and destructive winds. Avoid the storm paths.

1:26 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Aitkin, Carlton, Itasca, St. Louis Counties MN

Severe thunderstorm warning in place until 1:45 AM EDT across northern Minnesota. Damaging winds and hail are the main threats. Seek safe shelter.

1:26 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Beckham, Custer, Greer, Harmon, Kiowa, Roger Mills, Washita Counties OK

Warning active until 2:15 AM EDT for western Oklahoma counties. These powerful storms may cause wind damage and large hail. Stay inside.

1:27 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Koochiching County MN

Severe thunderstorm warning until 2:00 AM EDT in far northern Minnesota. Hail and high winds are expected with these storms. Monitor local alerts.

1:27 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Antelope, Knox Counties NE

Warning issued until 2:15 AM EDT for north-central Nebraska. Storms capable of producing large hail and damaging gusts. Take precautions.

1:29 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Madison, Pierce Counties NE

Severe thunderstorm warning active until 1:45 AM EDT in northeast Nebraska. Wind damage and large hail possible. Shelter in place.

1:39 AM EDT — Severe Warning: Knox Co., NE

Severe thunderstorms packing large hail and damaging winds have prompted a warning for Knox County in Nebraska. Residents should move indoors away from windows. The warning expires at 2:15 AM EDT.

1:39 AM EDT — Severe Warning: Aitkin, Carlton, Itasca, Lake & St. Louis Counties, MN

A cluster of powerful thunderstorms capable of large hail and strong wind gusts is affecting northern Minnesota counties including Aitkin, Carlton, Itasca, Lake and St. Louis. Seek shelter immediately if in the path. Warning until 2:15 AM EDT.

1:40 AM EDT — Severe Warning: Cuming, Stanton, Thurston & Wayne Counties, NE

Severe weather with potential for large hail and destructive winds has led to a warning across northeast Nebraska counties: Cuming, Stanton, Thurston and Wayne. Stay weather-aware and protect property. Expires 2:30 AM EDT.

1:40 AM EDT — Severe Warning: Dakota & Dixon Counties, NE

Thunderstorms strong enough for large hail and damaging winds are targeting Dakota and Dixon Counties in Nebraska. Take precautions now as the storms approach. This warning runs until 2:30 AM EDT.

1:43 AM EDT — Severe Warning: Plymouth & Sioux Counties, IA; Union Co., SD

Fresh severe thunderstorms bringing risks of large hail and high winds are under warning for Plymouth and Sioux Counties in Iowa plus Union County in South Dakota. Move to a sturdy shelter. Expires at 2:15 AM EDT.

1:45 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Antelope County, NE

A severe thunderstorm warning is now in effect until 2:15 AM EDT for Antelope County, Nebraska. Expect possible damaging wind gusts and large hail from this storm. Residents should seek shelter indoors away from windows.

1:45 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch: Yankton County, SD

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued until 5:00 AM EDT for Yankton County in South Dakota. Conditions are favorable for storms to produce large hail and damaging winds. Stay alert and have a safety plan ready.

1:45 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch: NW Iowa Counties

Severe thunderstorm watch until 5:00 AM EDT for Buena Vista, Cherokee, Clay, Dickinson, Ida, Lyon, O'Brien, Osceola, Plymouth and Sioux counties in Iowa. Severe hail and wind gusts are possible with any storms that develop. Monitor weather updates closely.

1:50 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Knox County, NE

Severe thunderstorm warning active until 2:15 AM EDT for Knox County, Nebraska. This storm may bring large hail and strong wind gusts capable of damage. Move to an interior room if affected.

1:51 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Knox County, NE

Another severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 2:15 AM EDT for Knox County, Nebraska. Damaging winds and large hail remain the main threats. Take precautions immediately.

1:55 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Plymouth IA, Sioux IA, Union SD

Severe thunderstorm warning until 2:15 AM EDT for Plymouth and Sioux counties in Iowa and Union County, South Dakota. Storms could produce large hail and damaging winds. Seek safe shelter now.

1:57 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: NE Nebraska Counties

Severe thunderstorm warning active until 2:30 AM EDT for Cuming, Thurston and Wayne counties in Nebraska. Expect potential for large hail and strong winds. Protect yourself and property.

1:58 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: NE Minnesota Counties

Severe thunderstorm warning until 2:15 AM EDT for Carlton, Lake and St. Louis counties in Minnesota. These storms pack large hail and damaging wind potential. Get to safety indoors.

2:06 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeast Nebraska

Strong thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds and large hail are moving through Dakota and Dixon counties in Nebraska. Residents in the area should seek shelter right away. The warning expires at 2:30 AM EDT.

2:10 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeast Nebraska

Severe thunderstorms with potential for strong winds and hail are impacting Cuming and Thurston counties, Nebraska. Take cover if you're in the path of these storms. This warning is in effect until 2:30 AM EDT.

2:10 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeast Minnesota

Powerful storms bringing damaging winds and large hail threaten Cook, Lake, and St. Louis counties in Minnesota. Stay inside and away from windows. The warning expires at 3:15 AM EDT.

2:14 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northwest Iowa, northeast Nebraska, southeast South Dakota

A batch of severe thunderstorms is affecting Plymouth, Sioux, and Woodbury counties in Iowa; Dakota and Dixon counties in Nebraska; plus Clay and Union counties in South Dakota. Hail and gusty winds are possible. Warning until 3:00 AM EDT.

2:14 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeast Minnesota, northwest Wisconsin

Severe weather with large hail and damaging wind potential is underway across Aitkin, Carlton, Lake, and St. Louis counties in Minnesota, and Douglas County in Wisconsin. Seek safe shelter immediately. Expires 3:15 AM EDT.

2:25 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for IA, NE, SD

A severe thunderstorm warning is now in effect for Plymouth, Sioux, and Woodbury counties in Iowa; Dakota County in Nebraska; and Clay and Union counties in South Dakota. It expires at 3:00 AM EDT but could be extended or canceled by the National Weather Service. Large hail and damaging winds are possible in these areas.

2:30 AM EDT — Severe thunderstorm warning for northeastern Minnesota

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning until 3:15 AM EDT for Cook, Lake and St. Louis counties in Minnesota. These storms may produce damaging winds and large hail. Residents should seek shelter if storms are nearby.

2:32 AM EDT — Severe thunderstorm warning for eastern Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 3:15 AM EDT for Carlton, Lake, St. Louis counties in Minnesota and Douglas County in Wisconsin. Expect possible damaging winds and large hail from these storms. Stay indoors and monitor updates.

2:34 AM EDT — Severe thunderstorm warning for northwest Iowa

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning until 3:00 AM EDT for O'Brien and Sioux counties in Iowa. Strong winds and large hail are the main threats. Prepare by securing outdoor items.

2:41 AM EDT — Severe thunderstorm warning for western Iowa and southeast South Dakota

A severe thunderstorm warning until 3:00 AM EDT covers Plymouth, Sioux and Woodbury counties in Iowa plus Union County in South Dakota. These thunderstorms could bring damaging winds and large hail. Take cover if conditions worsen.

2:42 AM EDT — SPC Mesoscale Discussion 1392 issued

The Storm Prediction Center released Mesoscale Discussion 1392 for northeast Nebraska, southeast South Dakota, northwest Iowa and southwest Minnesota. It concerns a potential severe thunderstorm watch for the area. Storms here may strengthen with severe potential.

2:43 AM EDT — Severe thunderstorm warning for north-central Nebraska

A severe thunderstorm warning until 3:30 AM EDT is active for Antelope and Pierce counties in Nebraska. Damaging winds and large hail threaten the area. Monitor radar and heed local alerts.

What's Next

Overnight storms persist across the northern Plains and Upper Midwest, with risks of damaging winds and large hail. Additional warnings likely as activity continues. Check local NWS forecasts for morning developments.

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