Updraft® - Minnesota Weather News

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MPR News brings you the latest weather outlook, across all of Minnesota, so you can be better prepared for your day.

Scattered showers and storms Friday. Spotty weekend chances for rain
Scattered showers and storms will move through the region Friday. The holiday weekend will bring a mix of clouds and sun, near-normal temperatures and isolated to spotty rain chances. 
Multiple strong tornadoes possible through Tuesday evening
A tornado watch is in effect for most of southeastern Minnesota and includes the southern Twin Cities counties of Carver, Scott and Dakota. The watch is designated as a “particularly dangerous situation.” That means the threat of violent EF2 to EF5 long-track tornadoes exists.
Strong to severe storms Tuesday; southern Minnesota tornado watch
Waves of scattered showers and thunderstorms will lead to significant rainfall and severe weather potential later in the day Tuesday. A tornado watch is up for much of southern Minnesota. Officials describe the conditions as a "particularly dangerous situation."