Minnesota Faces Severe Storm Threat From 3 p.m. to Midnight as Southwest Hits Level 3 Risk
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Updated · KARE11.com · May 18
Minnesota Faces Severe Storm Threat From 3 p.m. to Midnight as Southwest Hits Level 3 Risk
8 articles · Updated · KARE11.com · May 18
Sunday’s Weather Impact Alert covers Minnesota from 3 p.m. to midnight, with the Twin Cities metro facing potentially severe evening storms.
Minimal shower activity Sunday morning left ample atmospheric energy in place, raising the risk of damaging straight-line winds, large hail and heavy downpours.
A low-end tornado threat also exists from quick spin-up storms, while far southwestern Minnesota — including Luverne and Jackson — is under an enhanced level 3 of 5 risk.
The rest of the state, including the metro, sits under a slight level 2 risk, and severe weather could return again Monday evening.
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