Weather and Climate News

May 12, 2022 3:36 PM

Tornado watch in effect for much of Minnesota, including Twin Cities

NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center has issued tornado and severe thunderstorm watches for much of Minnesota, including the Twin Cities, until midnight.

by Paul Huttner

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May 12, 2022 12:04 PM

Severe thunderstorm watch includes NE Twin Cities area until 5 p.m.

Minnesota and western Wisconsin should stay weather-aware Thursday afternoon and evening. We have the updated severe weather outlook.

by Ron Trenda

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May 12, 2022 8:45 AM

More severe storms possible late Thursday

Morning fog and clouds will clear, allowing it to become hot and humid Thursday. More severe storms are possible Thursday evening into the overnight.

by Sven Sundgaard

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May 12, 2022 5:15 AM

Thousands remain without power in wake of Wednesday night's storms

Thousands of homes and businesses remained without power across southern Minnesota on Thursday morning, in the wake of severe storms that brought damaging winds, flooding rain, hail and a few reports of possible tornadoes.

by Andrew Krueger

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May 11, 2022 10:01 PM

Bow echo hammers Minnesota. More than 75,000 without power at storm's peak.

Severe storms delivered as expected.

by Paul Huttner

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May 11, 2022 7:48 PM

More than 70K without power in Twin Cities and south as storms roll through

Sirens went off in Minneapolis and much of the western Twin Cities metro around 8 p.m. as parts of the area were under tornado watches and warnings.

by Sam Stroozas

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May 11, 2022 5:29 PM

Tornado watch until midnight includes Twin Cities

Severe storms rolling across Minnesota this evening.

by Paul Huttner

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May 11, 2022 1:23 PM

Split Rock Lighthouse historic site back open after lightning strike knocked out utilities

Split Rock Lighthouse historic site on the North Shore is back open, after a lightning bolt struck the grounds, raced through the historic site’s electrical system and knocked out water, power and a variety of other functions on Monday.

by Tim Nelson

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May 11, 2022 12:43 PM

Severe storms likely to rake Minnesota Wednesday night

Storms in southern Minnesota could produce severe hailstones more than 2 inches in diameter, damaging winds and even tornadoes. The most likely timing for severe storms in the greater Twin Cities area appears to be between about 8 p.m. and midnight.

by Paul Huttner