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August 29, 2024 7:04 PM

Possible tornadoes and severe storms cause widespread damage Thursday evening

Severe storms swept across central Minnesota and western Wisconsin Thursday afternoon and evening. There were numerous reports of wind damage and even possible tornadoes.

by Sven Sundgaard

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August 29, 2024 6:21 PM

Tornado touches down in Isanti County; 40,000 without power due to storm

Law enforcement confirmed that a tornado touched down and then lifted east of Isanti near North Branch in Isanti County as part of a storm that swept across Minnesota late Thursday afternoon.

by MPR News Staff

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August 29, 2024 5:39 PM

After power outages from storms, expert says it’s time to upgrade our systems

University of Minnesota professor Gabriel Chan said investments are needed to address aging power lines, intensifying climate change that could lead to more severe weather and new demands on power grids from technology like solar panels.

by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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August 29, 2024 4:22 PM

Twin Cities severe storm warning ends as line moves into Wisconsin

Thunderstorm and tornado warnings around the Twin Cities have expired as the line of storms moves east into Wisconsin. A severe thunderstorm watch remains in place until 9 p.m.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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August 29, 2024 4:06 PM

Severe thunderstorm warning until 5:15 p.m. includes Twin Cities

The National Weather Service in Chanhassen has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for portions of Hennepin, Dakota, Scott, Anoka, Carver and Ramsey counties.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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August 29, 2024 2:58 PM

Severe thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m. includes Twin Cities

A severe thunderstorm watch covers most of Minnesota until 9 p.m.

by Paul Huttner

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August 29, 2024 2:51 PM

High winds, possibly from a tornado, derail 43 train cars in North Dakota

Tornadic winds knocked nearly four dozen train cars off a track in North Dakota, part of a storm system that spurred reports of five tornadoes across the Dakotas.

by The Associated Press

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August 29, 2024 1:15 PM

Twin Cities risk level rises for severe weather Thursday

The national Storm Prediction Center has raised its severe weather risk Thursday from “slight” to “enhanced” for the Twin Cities region and parts of central and southern Minnesota. A severe thunderstorm watch is posted now from the Iowa border to Canada.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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August 29, 2024 5:25 AM

Warm, humid Thursday with strong to severe storms

The second cold front of the week will push warm, humid air ahead of it and touch off strong to severe storms later Thursday. Behind it will flow comfortable, cooler air for Friday.

by Sven Sundgaard