Damaging winds and tornadoes possible Monday in Minneapolis

Minneapolis found itself under a Moderate Risk (level 4/5) for severe thunderstorms, prompting urgent advisories from local authorities. The National Weather Service highlighted the potential for damaging winds and tornadoes, particularly between the hours of 2 PM and 9 PM . Residents were cautioned to prepare for two distinct rounds of severe weather: an initial wave late Sunday night followed by a more impactful second round on Monday afternoon. This anticipation of extreme weather instilled a palpable sense of urgency within the community.

The storms enter northwest Wisconsin after 7:00 PM and should end by 11:00 PM.

The best thing you can do right now is review your severe weather safety plan. Have several ways to get severe weather information this afternoon and evening. You also need to know where your tornado safe place is at home and at work.

Minnesota’s Weather Authority will continue to bring you the latest information to keep you safe when these storms begin.

The National Weather Service predicts the risk of severe storms in Minneapolis to be unusually high – a level 4 of 5 – with tornadoes, large hail, damaging winds, and frequent lightning likely. The greatest threat will be in the late afternoon and early evening Monday, April 28.  

The storms enter northwest Wisconsin after 7:00 PM, and should end by 11:00 PM.

The best thing you can do right now is review your severe weather safety plan. Have several ways to get severe weather information Monday afternoon and evening. You also need to know where your tornado safe place is at home and at work.

Minnesota’s Weather Authority will continue to bring you the latest information to keep you safe when these storms begin.

The meteorological conditions leading up to this event were concerning. High dew points and strong southerly winds set the stage for powerful supercell formations . As storm systems migrated eastward from the eastern Dakotas into western Minnesota, forecasters warned that large hail would be a significant threat alongside potential EF2+ tornadoes. The combination of these factors necessitated that residents secure loose outdoor items and establish multiple channels for receiving weather alerts.

As evening approached on April 28th, Minneapolis braced itself for what could be one of its most intense storm events in recent memory. The heightened risk prompted not only individual preparations but also community-wide readiness initiatives aimed at ensuring safety during such unpredictable climatic occurrences . The collective anxiety mirrored the unpredictability inherent in severe weather phenomena; despite preparation efforts, nature’s volatility remained an ever-present threat.

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Sarah H

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