Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

Severe Thunderstorms Possible Today

Locally Heavy Rain Through Wednesday

Hot & Humid Today

Wildfire Smoke Event Recap

A few severe storms are possible this afternoon & evening (between 3-10 PM) Damaging wind gusts and large hail are the primary hazards The severe threat (Level 2/5) is highest across central MN & northwest WI

Multiple rounds of slow-moving thunderstorms are expected this afternoon through Wednesday morning Most areas will see 1-2” of rain, but localized pockets of 3-4”+ are possible Best chances for these 3-4”+ amounts across east-central MN & western WI The longer duration of rain should limit the flash flooding threat, but minor street flooding & ponding of water is still possible

A Heat Advisory is in effect for the Twin Cities metro from noon to 8 PM Heat index values up to 100 degrees are expected this afternoon

This past weekend's air quality event will be one to remember for greater Minnesota. The MN Pollution Control Agency reported that a few areas set records for total amount of fine particle amounts due to wildfire smoke dating back to 2013.

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Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

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