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Dewpoints rising into the 50s and 60s along a warm front across southern Minnesota will help set the stage for severe weather Thursday afternoon and evening. Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop, bringing the potential for heavy rain, damaging winds, large hail and isolated tornadoes.

Southern Minnesota, including portions of the Twin Cities, will be at a greater risk for a mix of supercells and storm clusters. These storms could produce large hail, ranging from one-quarter inch to golf ball-sized, along with strong to severe wind gusts exceeding 50 to 60 mph. A slight risk (2 out of 5), has shifted further north and now includes portions of the Twin Cities. 

In addition to severe weather, these fast-moving storms will also have the potential to produce heavy rainfall. Total rainfall amounts from 1 to 1.5 inches are possible, especially for areas that see convective storms. 

Thunderstorms continue to develop early Thursday afternoon along the warm front. Additional redevelopment is expected later this afternoon into the evening as the cold front moves through. Multiple rounds of storms are possible before the system exits the region by early Friday.

Stay updated on the latest weather developments by checking out the Updraft blog.

Mandy Thalhuber

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Dewpoints rising into the 50s and 60s along a warm front across southern Minnesota will help set the stage for severe weather Thursday afternoon and evening. Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop, bringing the potential for heavy rain, damaging winds, large hail and isolated tornadoes.






Forecast precipitation Thursday 1 p.m. to Friday 3 a.m.

NOAA via Pivotal Weather

Severe weather potential includes Twin Cities

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