Tornado Warnings and Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin

Tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for areas including the Twin Cities metro, with rotation reported in the south metro. A broader tornado watch was in effect until 9 p.m. CDT for 21 Minnesota counties and 12 Wisconsin counties. Major threats included tornadoes, ping-pong-sized hail, and winds up to 70 mph. The National Weather Service Twin Cities urged residents to remain watchful as storms continued to strengthen.