Severe weather is likely in Minnesota later today
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Storm Prediction Center has declared a moderate risk of severe weather later today for a large portion of the northern half of Minnesota.
The Twin Cities metro area and places to the southeast such as Red Wing are in a slight risk area in case some of the storms much a right turn during the night.
Strong to severe storms have been developing over North Dakota already this afternoon. A tornado watch has been posted for much of that state.
Look for more on the Updraft blog later today.
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