Strong to severe storms are heading for the area. The biggest threat is damaging winds and locally heavy rainfall.

If you have plans to be outside tonight, keep a closer eye on the weather. Be prepared to seek shelter if a storm approaches.

This evening: Heavy to severe thunderstorms are coming

• What: Thunderstorms capable of producing gusts of wind to damaging winds; locally heavy rainfall
• Where: Higher risk in central Minnesota, lower risk east and south.
• Time: Peak threat NOW until midnight
• Implications: The wind can damage trees and topple power lines.
• ACTION: Stay informed about the weather! Seek shelter when storms approach.

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