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More Than A Dozen Tornadoes Reported In Minnesota

Name: Myth or Not: Count The Seconds To Know How Close A Storm Is
Uploaded: 2025-03-29T13:02:45.000-04:00
Duration: 35 s
Channel: The Weather Channel
Description: You might have heard that counting the seconds after thunder can tell you how close a storm is. That’s not exactly true, but there is a way to judge that distance. It requires both seeing lightning and hearing thunder, and some quick calculations between the two. But remember, if you can hear thunder you’re already in danger of being struck by lightning and should seek shelter inside.

August 2, 2025

Severe weather struck Minnesota on Monday, with more than a dozen reported tornadoes in the state. The storms also brought strong wind, intense rain and hail larger than baseballs to the region.

More Than A Dozen Tornadoes Reported In Minnesota

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