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Updraft® - Minnesota Weather News

Updraft® is your source for Minnesota forecasts and insights from our expert meteorologists Sven Sundgaard and Mandy Thalhuber.

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Twin Cities severe storm warning ends as line moves into Wisconsin

Twin Cities severe storm warning ends as line moves into Wisconsin

Thunderstorm and tornado warnings around the Twin Cities have expired as the line of storms moves east into Wisconsin. A severe thunderstorm watch remains in place until 9 p.m.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Severe thunderstorm warning until 5:15 p.m. includes Twin Cities

Severe thunderstorm warning until 5:15 p.m. includes Twin Cities

The National Weather Service in Chanhassen has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for portions of Hennepin, Dakota, Scott, Anoka, Carver and Ramsey counties.
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Twin Cities risk level rises for severe weather Thursday

Twin Cities risk level rises for severe weather Thursday

The national Storm Prediction Center has raised its severe weather risk Thursday from “slight” to “enhanced” for the Twin Cities region and parts of central and southern Minnesota. A severe thunderstorm watch is posted now from the Iowa border to Canada.
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Warm, humid Thursday with strong to severe storms

Warm, humid Thursday with strong to severe storms

The second cold front of the week will push warm, humid air ahead of it and touch off strong to severe storms later Thursday. Behind it will flow comfortable, cooler air for Friday.  
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Nice, quiet Wednesday before more rain and thunder Thursday

Nice, quiet Wednesday before more rain and thunder Thursday

Enjoy a mostly dry, quiet day Wednesday. More rain and thunder is on the way Thursday ahead of another cool front. Friday into the weekend looks sun-filled and dry. 
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Two bow echoes in 11 hours; calmer weather Tuesday and Wednesday

Two bow echoes in 11 hours; calmer weather Tuesday and Wednesday

We’ll have lingering instability Tuesday but no additional severe weather. Wednesday will be dry. More showers develop Thursday ahead of another cool front.
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Lingering storms early Tuesday followed by a dry Wednesday

Lingering storms early Tuesday followed by a dry Wednesday

We’ll have lingering showers and thunderstorms Tuesday morning. Wednesday will be dry before more showers develop Thursday with another cool front. The weekend looks beautiful. 
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