Wintry mix spreads across Minnesota

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Monday brought a wild weather pattern to Minnesota. 

Round 1 of storms rolled through central Minnesota and the northern Twin Cities with high winds and hail Monday morning. 

Round 2 developed rapidly right over the eastern Twin Cities in 80-degree plus heat later Monday. Check out the GOES-16 visible satellite loop below as storms broke through the warmer “cap” of air aloft late Monday afternoon. 

Storms finally blew up across the eastern half of the Twin Cities Monday.

Numerous severe thunderstorms and tornado warnings were issued Monday. Most of the severe weather reports around the greater Twin Cities were large hail. Here’s a clip from South St. Paul.

Here are some select hail reports from Monday afternoon.

Tuesday brings sunshine and fresh breezes with cooler and less humid air. 

But get ready for about 48 hours of heat and humidity Wednesday and Thursday with highs in the mid to upper 80s.

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Tornado watch covered much of Minnesota and western Wisconsin. 

Funnel clouds, hail and high winds across parts of Minnesota Monday

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