Advarsler, Ascension Lutheran Church

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 8 at 2:00PM CDT until July 8 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 471 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN MINNESOTA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES IN SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA FARIBAULT FREEBORN RICE STEELE WASECA IN SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA GOODHUE IN WISCONSIN THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN EAU CLAIRE PEPIN PIERCE THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALBERT LEA, BLUE EARTH, DURAND, EAU CLAIRE, FARIBAULT, OWATONNA, RED WING, RIVER FALLS, AND WASECA.

Flood Watch issued July 8 at 1:24PM CDT until July 9 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of south central Minnesota, including the following county, Freeborn. * WHEN...Until midnight CDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2+ inches with locally higher amounts possible. Storms will track over locations that have received heavy rain earlier this week and could result in flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.