Twin Cities face Wednesday severe storm threat
The Twin Cities metro faces a severe-storm threat Wednesday, with the highest risk in late afternoon and evening for tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds.[1]
Forecasters have placed the metro under a Level 2 "slight risk," with a broader Level 1 risk across much of Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The main severe window runs 2 p.m.-9 p.m., with the peak threat for the Twin Cities between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Threats include isolated tornadoes, hail of 1 inch or larger, and wind gusts that could exceed 60 mph.
Wednesday will be mild and humid, with highs near 67°F and southerly winds of 5-15 mph ahead of an eastward-moving low-pressure system.[1] Conditions are forecast to turn cooler and sunnier on Thursday, with highs just under 60°F and only light shower chances on Halloween, and a return to 60s with periodic showers Sunday into early next week.
Residents should secure loose outdoor items, keep weather apps or a NOAA radio handy, and be ready to move indoors quickly if warnings are issued.
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- Twin Cities metro is under a Level 2 'slight risk' for severe weather Wednesday, with a broader Level 1 risk across much of Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
- Main severe window is 2 p.m.–9 p.m., with the highest risk for the Twin Cities between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
- Threats include isolated tornadoes, hail of 1 inch or larger, and wind gusts exceeding 60 mph.
- Wednesday highs reach about 67°F in the metro with humid conditions and southerly winds of 5–15 mph ahead of an eastward-moving low-pressure system.
- Conditions turn cooler and sunnier Thursday, with highs just under 60°F, light Halloween showers possible, and 60s with additional shower chances Sunday through early next week.
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