Clements, MN Warnings, Watches and Advisories
SAFETY and DATA MESSAGE
When a severe thunderstorm warning is issued, the storm may produce damaging winds, large hail, dangerous lightning, and heavy rain. In some cases, heavy rainfall produced by a severe storm can also lead to flash flooding. Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.
Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Clements.
Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.
NWS Active Alerts for MN - Map View
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Marshall, MN; Pennington, MN; Polk, MN; Red Lake, MN; Grand Forks, ND; Walsh, ND
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 6 at 6:11PM CDT until September 6 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
SVRFGF The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern Marshall County in northwestern Minnesota... Northwestern Red Lake County in northwestern Minnesota... Northwestern Polk County in northwestern Minnesota... Western Pennington County in northwestern Minnesota... Northeastern Grand Forks County in northeastern North Dakota... Southeastern Walsh County in northeastern North Dakota... * Until 715 PM CDT. * At 611 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Ardoch to near Manvel to near Fisher, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Minto, Alvarado, Oslo, and Forest River. This includes Interstate 29 between mile markers 153 and 174.
Severe
Observed
Immediate
September 6th, 2026 06:11:00 pm CDT
September 6th, 2026 06:11:00 pm CDT
September 6th, 2026 07:15:00 pm CDT
Flash Flood Warning
Otter Tail, MN
Flash Flood Warning issued September 6 at 5:49PM CDT until September 7 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
FFWFGF The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Otter Tail County in west central Minnesota... * Until midnight CDT Tonight. * At 549 PM CDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Perham, Ottertail Lake, Ottertail, Star Lake, Deer Creek, Dent, Richville, Amor and Glendalough.
Severe
Likely
Immediate
September 6th, 2026 05:49:00 pm CDT
September 6th, 2026 05:49:00 pm CDT
September 7th, 2026 12:00:00 am CDT
Flood Watch
Watonwan; Martin
Flood Watch issued September 6 at 10:26AM CDT until September 6 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Slow moving thunderstorms are possible throughout the day today. These storms could produce high rainfall rates, which could lead to flash flooding. A flash flood watch means "be prepared", and make sure you are able to receive any warnings if they are issued. * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of south central Minnesota, including the following counties, Martin and Watonwan. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - The potential for slow moving thunderstorms to produce heavy rain across parts of the area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severe
Possible
Future
September 6th, 2026 10:26:00 am CDT
September 6th, 2026 10:26:00 am CDT
September 6th, 2026 10:00:00 pm CDT
Flood Watch
Lyon; Osceola; Dickinson; Sioux; O'Brien; Clay; Plymouth; Cherokee; Buena Vista; Woodbury; Ida; Murray; Cottonwood; Nobles; Jackson; Pipestone; Rock; Minnehaha; Lincoln; Union
Flood Watch issued September 6 at 10:23AM CDT until September 6 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of Iowa, including the following areas, Buena Vista, Cherokee, Clay, Dickinson, Ida, Lyon, O'Brien, Osceola, Plymouth, Sioux and Woodbury, southwest Minnesota, including the following areas, Cottonwood, Jackson, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock, and southeast South Dakota, including the following areas, Lincoln, Minnehaha and Union. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Slow moving thunderstorms may lead to rapid rainfall accumulations. Hourly rainfall rates of 2 to 4 inches are possible. This rainfall may lead to flash flooding along with rapid rises on streams and creeks. - Stay up to date with the latest river observations and forecasts at: water.noaa.gov
Severe
Possible
Future
September 6th, 2026 10:23:00 am CDT
September 6th, 2026 10:23:00 am CDT
September 6th, 2026 10:00:00 pm CDT
For more official information about severe storms and how to stay safe, visit the National Weather Service's Severe Thunderstorm Safety page. We encourage you to also monitor Excessive Rainfall Forecasts on their Weather Prediction Center website.
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