MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Severe storms pushed through Minnesota Saturday night and Sunday morning, producing a few observed tornadoes, heavy rain, damaging winds and plenty of lightning.
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Five Doppler-confirmed tornadoes were reported in Carver County early Sunday morning, including Victoria, two around Waconia, one near Cologne and one in St. Bonifacius. Meanwhile, two tornadoes were observed about two hours apart near Canby, in far western Minnesota on Saturday evening. The National Weather Service will assess damage from the storms to officially confirm how many tornadoes there were Saturday night and Sunday morning.
There are reports of some damage in the Twin Cities metro area, including downed trees.
Here are updates on the severe storms:
1:34 a.m. - Reports of trees blocking Highway 7
There are reports of trees blocking Highway 7 near Victoria after severe storms pushed through the area.
1:17 a.m. - Severe thunderstorm warning east of St. Paul
A severe thunderstorm warning east of downtown St. Paul is in effect until 2 a.m. for North St. Paul, Oakdale, Woodbury and Cottage Grove.
1 a.m. - Tornado warning expires, severe thunderstorm warning in effect
The tornado warning that was in place for Hennepin County expired at 1 a.m., but a severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect until 1:15 a.m. for Minneapolis and St. Paul. Strong winds and heavy rain are still expected.
12:53 a.m. - Severe thunderstorm warning for Minneapolis, St. Paul
A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 1:15 a.m. for an area from Golden Valley south to Edina and east to Inver Grove Heights and then north to include St. Paul and Roseville.
A tornado warning is still in effect until 1 a.m. for areas that include Hennepin and Carver counties.
12:34 a.m. - Tornado warning for Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Minneapolis
A tornado warning is in effect until 1 a.m. for an area from Shakopee to Burnsville, north to Minneapolis and west to Minnetonka. Sirens began going off in Northeast Minneapolis early Sunday.
A tornado is no longer observed, but storms could produce another tornado quickly.
12:24 a.m. - Tornado over St. Bonifacius
There are multiple areas of rotation with these storms, which could produce tornadoes. There have been reports of a tornado in Waconia and St. Bonifacius. Those in the area should take cover.
Carver and Scott counties in the southwest metro are under tornado warnings.
12:17 a.m. - Observed tornado in Waconia
An observed tornado over the city of Waconia is moving east at 30-35 mph.
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12:09 a.m. - Tornado warning in Carver, Hennepin counties
A tornado warning was issued just after midnight for areas that include Carver and Henenpin counties until 12:45 p.m. Those in the area should get to a safe area in the lower-level of their home.
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12:07 a.m. Sunday - Slow-moving storm brings heavy rainfall, damaging winds
A line of storms that's pushing into the Twin Cities metro just before midnight is continuing to produce heavy rainfall and strong winds. There is also the potential for some flooding as the storms could stall along a line from west to east, which could include the Twin Cities.
11:31 p.m. - Severe thunderstorm watch until 5 a.m.
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin until 5 a.m. The area includes areas of southeastern Minnesota, south of the Twin Cities metro.
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11:16 p.m. - Severe thunderstorm warnings in Twin Cities
Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for areas that include the Twin Cities metro. A warning is in effect until midnight for Brooklyn Park, Plymouth and Maple Grove.
Meanwhile, a tornado watch that includes a portion of the Twin Cities metro is in effect until 1 a.m.
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11 p.m. - Tornado watch extended to include Hennepin County
The National Weather Service extended the tornado watch area eastward, and now includes Hennepin County, Ramsey County and Carver County.
The storms that are pushing into the Twin Cities have primarily produced heavy rainfall and damaging wind gusts. For the Twin Cities metro, storms will likely bring heavy rain.
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10:30 p.m. - Severe thunderstorm warning in Twin Cities metro
A severe thunderstorm warning that includes Ramsey, Champlin and Elk River is in effect until 11:15 p.m.
Meanwhile, western Minnesota is still under a threat of severe weather, with Granite Falls, Canby and Renville under a severe thunderstorm warning until 11 p.m. Two tornadoes have been observed in the Canby area on Saturday night.
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10:10 p.m. - Severe thunderstorm, tornado warnings near St. Cloud
Portions of Benton, Mille Lacs and Sherburne County are under a severe thunderstorm warning until 10:30 p.m. due to the potential for strong straight-line winds.
A tornado warning was issued for an area that includes Olivia and Renville until 10:30 p.m.
The storms have a history of producing heavy rain, strong winds and rotation.
9:28 p.m. - Flash flood warning
A flash flood warning for an area that includes Burr, Minnesota, in the western part of the state, was issued just before 9:30 p.m. until 1:45 a.m. Sunday.
Meanwhile, tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings continue for portions of the western part of the state.
8:45 p.m. - Tornado on the ground near Canby
A tornado was reported on the ground near Canby, Minnesota, moving east. A tornado warning is in effect for Candy and Burr until 9:30 p.m. Meanwhile, there is a radar-indicated tornado warning just west of Willmar, Minnesota.
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8 p.m. - Severe thunderstorm warnings, tornado warnings in western MN
Severe thunderstorm warnings and tornado warnings continue to pop up in western Minnesota, including a tornado warning for Lac Qui Parle County, Swit County and Yellow Medicine County until 8:15 p.m.
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7:54 p.m. - Flash flooding possible, tornado threat increasing
The threat of tornadoes continues to increase in western Minnesota Saturday evening.
Meanwhile, flash flooding may become an issue this evening and tonight in much of central Minnesota, with slow moving storms that produce a lot of rain. This may include the Twin Cities metro late tonight as well.
7:27 p.m. - Tornado observed in western MN
A tornado was observed on the ground about 30 miles west of Montevideo. A tornado warning is in effect in the area.
More storms are beginning to form across northwestern Minnesota, which are expected to move toward the Twin Cities overnight.
Around 7 p.m. - Tornado spotted near Canby
Bill Doms captured the above video of a tornado spotted west of Canby, Minnesota, and northwest of Clear Lake, South Dakota, around 7 p.m. on Saturday.
6:45 p.m. - Tornado watch issued for portions of central MN
Storms firing up in eastern South Dakota and extreme western Minnesota have prompted a Tornado Watch for much of central Minnesota, which does include parts of the western Twin Cities metro through 1 a.m. Storms in and around the watch area will be conducive for severe weather, including tornadoes.
The watch was issued at 6:35 pm. and is in effect until 1 a.m. Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
5:56 p.m. - Tornado warning issued in NW Minnesota
A couple of vigorous storms that include a tornado warning and severe thunderstorm warning have popped up in northeastern Minnesota.
Meanwhile, a couple of isolated storms have started firing near the Brainerd Lakes Area.
5:20 p.m. - Severe thunderstorm watch issued
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch for areas of northeastern Minnesota until 11 p.m. Saturday.
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4:30 p.m. - Main threats for potentially severe weather
There is some uncertainty with the forecast, but the best chances for storms to start firing up are in west-central Minnesota.
There is a Level 2 risk of severe weather for much of Minnesota on Saturday, including the Twin Cities, from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday. The main threats with Saturday's potentially strong storms are large hail, strong wind gusts, isolated tornadoes and localized flooding.
Saturday forecast
Local perspective:
Isolated and unsettled rumbles cleared out on Saturday morning before tropical temperatures moved in with a warm front.
There is now a slight chance of severe storms later in the evening, with the most likely timeframe being between 5 p.m. and midnight.
The severe weather risk includes possible hail, strong winds, possible flooding and even a tornado threat in some parts of the state.
Sunday forecast
What's next:
Sunday will look partly sunny with possible rumbles and a low risk of severe weather.
High temperatures are expected to reach the mid 80s.
The forecast shows a pleasant start to the work week.