Tennis ball-sized hail reported as storm pass through southern Minnesota
Hail larger than a golf ball fell in Lonsdale, Minnesota on June 17, 2021. (Nick and Amanda Elms)
(FOX 9) - Strong storms pushing through parts of southern Minnesota are bringing some large hail with them Thursday evening.
In Lonsdale, Minnesota and nearby Webster, FOX 9 has received several reports and photos of hail ranging in size up to tennis ball and golf ball size.
The storms in that area were part of a front that has moved through during the evening hours. Along with hail, there were also reports of strong winds as the storms moved east.
The storms came as a severe thunderstorm watch was in effect for much of southern Minnesota. That watch remains until 1 a.m. But, as the evening goes on, the severe weather will continue to push southeast towards Iowa.