MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Severe storms are moving through Minnesota on Thursday. Here’s what to expect.

Severe thunderstorm warning, warnings issued

At around 2:30 p.m., a severe thunderstorm warning was issued for much of Minnesota, including the Twin Cities, through 9 p.m. Thursday.

Severe thunderstorm warnings were also issued for southwestern Minnesota as the storm moves east toward the Twin Cities metro area. In New Ulm, where a severe thunderstorm warning was in effect Thursday afternoon, there were reports of wind damage, with fallen tree limbs, according to social media posts.

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Timeline of what to expect

Storms are forecast to arrive in central and western Minnesota around 3 p.m. Thursday, before reaching the Twin Cities metro between 4 and 8 p.m.

This is a fast-moving storm and is expected to clear the area around 10 p.m.

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Major storm threats

The Twin Cities metro, St. Cloud and Mankato are at a Level 3 Enhanced Risk for extreme weather. Much of central and southern Minnesota is at a Level 2 Slight Risk for extreme weather. The western edge of the state and areas of northern Minnesota are at a Marginal Risk for extreme weather.

The main threats from this storm are:

• Wind speeds in excess of 60 mph
• Downpours
• Hail the size of a quarter
• An isolated tornado

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