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Tornado watch until 8 p.m. includes part of southern Minnesota

Tornado watch until 8 p.m. includes part of southern Minnesota

Tornado watch counties run along the Interstate 90 corridor. Additional watches may be issued for parts of southern Minnesota later Wednesday.

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NOAA: 95 percent chance for a tornado watch by 2 p.m.

NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center is likely to issue a tornado watch for much of the Upper Midwest by 2 p.m. Wednesday.
by Paul Huttner

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Potential thunderstorms and tornadoes in December? MN weather is changing

Potential thunderstorms and tornadoes in December? MN weather is changing

Southern Minnesota is facing a threat of high winds, tornadoes and maybe an inch of rain Wednesday afternoon, while northern Minnesota could be looking at snow. To talk about the timing and details, MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner joined host Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Dangerous weather Wednesday: Minnesota ripe for first-ever December tornadoes

Dangerous weather Wednesday: Minnesota ripe for first-ever December tornadoes

Fueled by a strong storm and record December warmth, Minnesota on Wednesday faces unprecedented, dangerous late-season weather, including fog, rain, snow and exceptionally high winds. Temperatures crash Thursday.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Exceptionally late-season severe weather expected Wednesday

A strong storm poised to track directly over Minnesota Wednesday brings high winds, record temperatures — and a rare December risk for severe weather.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Warm Wednesday may spark rare December thunderstorms

Following another quiet day Tuesday, the weather takes a dramatic turn as a potent storm brings a couple different weather hazards into Minnesota, then much colder air behind it.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Tuesday stays mild across Minnesota

Breezy southeast winds keep Minnesota well above average temperatures on Tuesday.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Rain, snow and high winds by midweek

The recent quieter stretch comes to an end Wednesday as a strong storm sends temperatures soaring then crashing, and also brings rain, snow and wind gusts up to 60mph.
by Nicole Mitchell

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