The KDHL listening area is currently in a severe thunderstorm watch as issued by the National Weather Service until 9PM tonight.

The counties included in this sever thunderstorm watch are Blue Earth, Faribault, Goodhue, Martin, Olmsted, Steele, Watonwan, Dakota, Fillmore, Houston, Mower, Rice, Wabasha, Winona, Dodge, Freeborn, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Scott and Waseca. This storm could bring 60 mph wind gusts and nickel-size hail.

The game between Zumbrota and Pequot Lakes is in a weather delay. They expect to resume by 6:45PM.

A flash flood warning is in effect until 7:45PM for Goodhue County, including the cities of Red Wing, Cannon Falls, Pine Island, Zumbrota, Kenyon, Goodhue, Wanamingo, Frontenac, Vasa, Bellechester, Frontenac State Park and Wastedo.

Additional rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches could fall in the area.

Keep tuned to KDHL and KDHLradio.com for the latest weather updates.

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