MN weather: Tornado warnings in northern regions; severe thunderstorm watch for Twin Cities
MN weather: Scattered storms Friday afternoon
Scattered storms pop up this afternoon behind morning rain showers. Most of these look to be run-of-the-mill storms with only a few potentially producing low end severe hail.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A comfortable Friday brings highs in the 70s across much of Minnesota, though a few showers and thunderstorms are possible at times.
Tornado warnings in northern Minnesota
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued tornado warnings in northern Minnesota throughout the areas of Hubbard and Cass counties, effective until 3:30 p.m.
Severe thunderstorm watch for Twin Cities metro
NWS has issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 8 p.m. for the Twin Cities metro, parts of central Minnesota, and western Wisconsin.
Scattered hail up to two inches in size, isolated wind gusts up to 65 mph, and frequent lightning are all possible with these storms.
Scattered storms in Minnesota on Friday
What to expect:
Friday remains comfortable across Minnesota, with highs reaching the mid-70s in the Twin Cities metro and cooler 60s across northern Minnesota.
A batch of showers moves west to east during the morning before tapering off. Another round of isolated showers and thunderstorms may develop during the mid to late afternoon.
The best chance for storms will be along and north of Interstate 94, though not everyone will see rain. A few storms could produce hail, 60+ mph winds, and brief heavy downpours. There is a level 2 slight risk of severe weather for east-central Minnesota, the Twin Cities metro and into western Wisconsin. Surrounding areas remain under a level 1 marginal risk.
Storms are most likely between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. in the Twin Cities metro and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. across central Minnesota.
Storms fade around sunset, leading to a quiet Friday night. Overnight lows fall into the 50s across much of the state, with a few 40s possible in northern Minnesota.
Severe weather risk map for June 19, 2026. (FOX 9)
Extended Minnesota weather forecast
What's next:
Saturday looks beautiful, with plenty of sunshine and highs in the 70s.
Clouds increase a bit Sunday, and a few scattered showers or thunderstorms are possible during the afternoon and evening, mainly across southern Minnesota.
Temperatures remain comfortable in the 70s through the middle of next week. After Friday, the next chance of rain for the Twin Cities metro looks to be Tuesday or Wednesday.
Here’s a look at the seven-day forecast:
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The Source: This forecast uses information from FOX 9 meteorologists.