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Severe Weather Awareness Week in MN and WI - April 13-17, 2026
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Severe Storms Possible Friday Afternoon

Mostly sunny skies today. Warm, breezy, and dry conditions do create potentially critical fire weather conditions across portions of western MN. A cold front could bring severe storms on Friday, followed by colder temperatures.

A strong cold front will move through Friday and bring another chance of severe weather to the region. The greatest threat for severe will be across western Wisconsin. All severe hazards will be possible including large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes.