Severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings issued for Twin Cities metro area

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Our well-advertised Tuesday storm brought rain and thunder to the Twin Cities. But more numerous high wind and damage reports occurred across southern Minnesota. 

Several tornado warnings were issued Tuesday afternoon south of the Twin Cities. 

Storms achieved smaller scale rotations, but as of this post time, no tornadoes have been reported near the Twin Cities. A tornado was reported near Rollingstone in Winona County late Tuesday evening. 

Here are some wind and damage reports from Minnesota as of early Tuesday evening. Most of these occurred across southeast Minnesota. 

A flood watch remains in effect for much of eastern Minnesota Tuesday night. 

More sunshine returns Wednesday and Thursday across Minnesota. Highs will reach the 70s south with 50s north Wednesday.

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Some wind damage occurred in southern Minnesota.

Bumpy storms with scattered damage in southern Minnesota

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