Two Tornado Warnings Issued for Stearns County Saturday Night

Category: Weather

Two Tornado Warnings were issued in Stearns County due to a possible tornado touchdown near Melrose and funnel clouds spotted over Benton County. The storms produced strong winds and hail, causing power outages for over 4,000 homes. No substantial damage has been reported, but some damage was noted near Melrose. Emergency management will assess the situation further.

Keywords: Tornado, Stearns County, Severe Weather

Source: WJON

Update At: 8/4/2024

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