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Strong to Severe Thunderstorms Tonight

Strong To Severe Storms Possible Thursday

Thursday's Severe Storm Risk

Strong to severe storms will return to the area near to after midnight tonight. These storms will initially push into the Missouri River Valley before pushing off to the northeast through the night. Large hail to the size of golf balls and isolated pockets of damaging winds to 60 to 70 mph are the primary hazards. Storms look to exit the area by 8 am Wednesday morning.

Another round of strong to severe storms is possible on Wednesday evening and night. The storms look to develop along and east of I-29 though locations residing in southwest Minnesota have the highest chances for seeing strong to severe storms. Large hail up to 2 inches in diameter and damaging winds to 70+ mph are the main hazards. A tornado or two cannot be ruled out. Some uncertainty remains due to Wednesday mornings storms affecting the environment. Continue to monitor the latest forecast for the most up to date information.

Additional strong to severe storms are possible Thursday afternoon and evening. These storms could be followed by a large complex of storms that move into the area from the Black Hills. Any storm that does develop will have the potential for large hila up to 2+ inches in diameter and damaging winds greater than 70 mph. Stay weather aware!