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Powerful thunderstorms pounded portions of east central Minnesota on Saturday evening with large hail. Hail one inch in diameter or greater is sufficient to produce roof damage. Anything one and a half inches or larger is definitely worth contacting your insurance agent for an inspection.
Local area storm reports from Saturday
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It looks to be a very active week with regard to thunderstorms. A warm front will waver across central Minnesota creating a boundary for showers and thunderstorms. The most likely threat of severe weather will be large hail. There is some concern about locally heavy rainfall as well.
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