Minneapolis, Minnesota – Hail large enough to damage roofs and shatter windshields could begin falling by late afternoon Friday as a dangerous storm corridor stretches from Minnesota to Texas.
According to the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center, supercells capable of producing hail greater than 2 inches in diameter are expected to develop after 4 p.m., intensifying through the evening hours across the Upper Midwest and central Plains. The same storms may also generate wind gusts over 75 mph and isolated tornadoes, especially from eastern Iowa into southern Minnesota and down through Missouri and Oklahoma.
The highest hail risk zone includes Minneapolis, Des Moines, Kansas City, Wichita, and Oklahoma City, with storms tracking northeast and impacting major travel routes like I-35, I-44, and I-70. In Minnesota and Wisconsin, the threat overlaps with the evening commute, increasing the risk of sudden road hazards and vehicle damage.
Farther south into Texas, including Dallas-Fort Worth and Wichita Falls, storms could produce intense bursts of hail and damaging wind through late evening, potentially knocking out power to thousands. Emergency managers urge residents to move vehicles into covered areas and avoid travel during active warnings.
This severe weather threat will persist until after midnight, with additional watches and warnings likely as storms evolve across the region.
