Live updates on Minnesota weather: Tornadoes reported as storms track into Twin Cities
Strong storms pushed through Minnesota Saturday night and early Sunday morning, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds and even a few reported tornadoes.
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MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Severe storms pushed through Minnesota Saturday night and Sunday morning, producing a few observed tornadoes, heavy rain, damaging winds and plenty of lightning.
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Three observed tornadoes were on the ground in the southwest Twin Cities metro early Sunday morning. Meanwhile, two tornadoes were observed about two hours apart near Canby, in far western Minnesota on Saturday evening.
Here are updates on the severe storms:
A tornado warning is in effect until 1 a.m. for an area from Shakopee to Burnsville, north to Minneapolis and west to Minnetonka. Sirens began going off in Northeast Minneapolis early Sunday.
A tornado is no longer observed, but storms could produce another tornado quickly.
There are multiple areas of rotation with these storms, which could produce tornadoes. There have been reports of a tornado in Wacoia and St. Bonifacius. Those in the area should take cover.
Carver and Scott counties in the southwest metro are under tornado warnings.
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An observed tornado over the city of Waconia is moving east at 30-35 mph.
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A tornado warning was issued just after midnight for areas that include Carver and Henenpin counties until 12:45 p.m. Those in the area should get to a safe area in the lower-level of their home.
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A line of storms that's pushing into the Twin Cities metro just before midnight is continuing to produce heavy rainfall and strong winds. There is also the potential for some flooding as the storms could stall along a line from west to east, which could include the Twin Cities.
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin until 5 a.m. The area includes areas of southeastern Minnesota, south of the Twin Cities metro.
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Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for areas that include the Twin Cities metro. A warning is in effect until midnight for Brooklyn Park, Plymouth and Maple Grove.
Meanwhile, a tornado watch that includes a portion of the Twin Cities metro is in effect until 1 a.m.
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The National Weather Service extended the tornado watch area eastward, and now includes Hennepin County, Ramsey County and Carver County.
The storms that are pushing into the Twin Cities have primarily produced heavy rainfall and damaging wind gusts. For the Twin Cities metro, storms will likely bring heavy rain.
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A severe thunderstorm warning that includes Ramsey, Champlin and Elk River is in effect until 11:15 p.m.
Meanwhile, western Minnesota is still under a threat of severe weather, with Granite Falls, Canby and Renville under a severe thunderstorm warning until 11 p.m. Two tornadoes have been observed in the Canby area on Saturday night.
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Portions of Benton, Mille Lacs and Sherburne County are under a severe thunderstorm warning until 10:30 p.m. due to the potential for strong straight-line winds.
A tornado warning was issued for an area that includes Olivia and Renville until 10:30 p.m.
The storms have a history of producing heavy rain, strong winds and rotation.
A flash flood warning for an area that includes Burr, Minnesota, in the western part of the state, was issued just before 9:30 p.m. until 1:45 a.m. Sunday.
Meanwhile, tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings continue for portions of the western part of the state.
A tornado was reported on the ground near Canby, Minnesota, moving east. A tornado warning is in effect for Candy and Burr until 9:30 p.m. Meanwhile, there is a radar-indicated tornado warning just west of Willmar, Minnesota.
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Severe thunderstorm warnings and tornado warnings continue to pop up in western Minnesota, including a tornado warning for Lac Qui Parle County, Swit County and Yellow Medicine County until 8:15 p.m.
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The threat of tornadoes continues to increase in western Minnesota Saturday evening.
Meanwhile, flash flooding may become an issue this evening and tonight in much of central Minnesota, with slow moving storms that produce a lot of rain. This may include the Twin Cities metro late tonight as well.
A tornado was observed on the ground about 30 miles west of Montevideo. A tornado warning is in effect in the area.
More storms are beginning to form across northwestern Minnesota, which are expected to move toward the Twin Cities overnight.
Bill Doms captured the above video of a tornado spotted west of Canby, Minnesota, and northwest of Clear Lake, South Dakota, around 7 p.m. on Saturday.
Storms firing up in eastern South Dakota and extreme western Minnesota have prompted a Tornado Watch for much of central Minnesota, which does include parts of the western Twin Cities metro through 1 a.m. Storms in and around the watch area will be conducive for severe weather, including tornadoes.
The watch was issued at 6:35 pm. and is in effect until 1 a.m. Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
A couple of vigorous storms that include a tornado warning and severe thunderstorm warning have popped up in northeastern Minnesota.
Meanwhile, a couple of isolated storms have started firing near the Brainerd Lakes Area.
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch for areas of northeastern Minnesota until 11 p.m. Saturday.
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There is some uncertainty with the forecast, but the best chances for storms to start firing up are in west-central Minnesota.
There is a Level 2 risk of severe weather for much of Minnesota on Saturday, including the Twin Cities, from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday. The main threats with Saturday's potentially strong storms are large hail, strong wind gusts, isolated tornadoes and localized flooding.
Local perspective
Isolated and unsettled rumbles cleared out on Saturday morning before tropical temperatures moved in with a warm front.
There is now a slight chance of severe storms later in the evening, with the most likely timeframe being between 5 p.m. and midnight.
The severe weather risk includes possible hail, strong winds, possible flooding and even a tornado threat in some parts of the state.
What's next
Sunday will look partly sunny with possible rumbles and a low risk of severe weather.
High temperatures are expected to reach the mid 80s.
The forecast shows a pleasant start to the work week.
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