Minneapolis, MN – Residents of Minnesota and western Wisconsin should prepare for severe thunderstorms this afternoon, with a risk of large hail, according to the National Weather Service. As temperatures rise into the 60s and 70s, showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop, with a significant weather event anticipated in the coming hours.
According to the National Weather Service, the first round of storms could arrive as early as 2-3 p.m., impacting areas north of the Twin Cities metro. A second round of storms is forecast to develop along a cold front later in the afternoon, continuing into the evening.
The primary hazard from the storms is large hail, although all severe weather hazards, including damaging winds and heavy rainfall, remain possible. The weather service has issued warnings for parts of south-central Minnesota and western Wisconsin, advising residents to stay alert.
By Friday, weather conditions are expected to ease, with breezy but milder temperatures ranging from 45 to 55 degrees. While scattered rain showers are possible, the threat of severe weather will diminish. Keep an eye on the sky and remain prepared for rapidly changing conditions this afternoon and evening.
