Full Notification

SVRFSD The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northeastern Rock County in southwestern Minnesota... West central Nobles County in southwestern Minnesota...

* Until 800 PM CDT.

* At 721 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Hardwick, or 8 miles north of Luverne, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* This severe thunderstorm will be near... Hardwick through 730 PM CDT. Blue Mounds State Park around 740 PM CDT Other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include Lismore.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NOBLES, MN ... ROCK, MN

Instructions:

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. Prepare immediately for large hail and deadly cloud to ground lightning. Seek shelter inside a well-built structure. Stay away from windows. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in Sioux Falls.