Weather and Climate News

EF-2 tornado confirmed in Wisconsin
At least one tornado has been confirmed after a powerful line of severe thunderstorms swept through Minnesota and Wisconsin on Thursday, producing multiple tornado reports, widespread damaging winds and large, destructive hail.
Cooler, windy Friday with scattered showers
It’ll be windy and much cooler with scattered bands of occasional rain showers. Below-normal temperatures persist into the weekend, but we should dry out Saturday and Sunday. 
Severe weather possible across Minnesota Thursday afternoon
Thunderstorms are expected to roll across central and eastern Minnesota into Wisconsin Thursday afternoon, bringing the possibility of hail, strong winds and tornadoes.
Tornado watch until 8 p.m. includes Twin Cities
A tornado watch has been issued until 8 p.m. in Minnesota, including the Twin Cities and a large swath of the middle of the state and western Wisconsin, as conditions remain favorable for the development of strong storms. These storms could produce damaging winds, large hail, and the potential for an isolated tornado.