MINNEAPOLIS – A severe thunderstorm warning that was in place for the Twin Cities area on Thursday evening has now been canceled. While the threat from dangerous winds has passed, heavy rain and gusty winds are still expected across the region tonight.
Storm Timeline and Impact
Between 7:00 and 8:30 p.m., powerful storms moved from Kandiyohi County toward the western metro area. At their strongest, these storms produced damaging wind gusts of 80 to 90 mph, capable of causing tree damage and power outages.
Now that the storm system has weakened, the main weather concern is moderate to heavy rain, along with winds between 20 to 40 mph as the system continues to move across the Twin Cities metro.
What to Expect Tonight
- No more severe thunderstorm warning in effect
- Heavy rain may still cause ponding on roads
- Wind gusts could still reach up to 40 mph
- Power outages remain possible in some areas
- Drive with caution and stay updated through local weather alerts