![]() | MESOSCALE DISCUSSION 1829 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0515 PM CDT Mon Aug 03 2026 AREAS AFFECTED...parts of north central through west central Minnesota and adjacent southeastern North Dakota CONCERNING...Severe potential...Watch possible VALID 032215Z - 040015Z PROBABILITY OF WATCH ISSUANCE...60 percent SUMMARY...A period of strong thunderstorm development posing at least a risk for SEVERE HAIL may commence by the 7-9 PM CDT time frame. DISCUSSION...A stalled, but strengthening, low-level baroclinic zone across parts of north central Minnesota through southeastern North Dakota may become a focus for thunderstorm initiation and intensification by ....... more |