Severe Storms Threaten Midwest With Hail, Winds and Flooding
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Updated · MPR News · Apr 22
Severe Storms Threaten Midwest With Hail, Winds and Flooding
52 articles · Updated · MPR News · Apr 22
Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of the Midwest Thursday evening, bringing risks of hail, damaging winds, and localized flooding.
Areas in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Missouri, and Kansas face varying levels of severe weather risk, with some threats of brief tornadoes and heavy rain.
A cold front will follow, bringing cooler temperatures and clearer conditions by Friday, while additional rain chances are forecast for the weekend.
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