Tornadoes confirmed near Faribault, Eau Claire (Wis.) during Monday storms

The National Weather Service reports it has confirmed a tornado touched down east of Faribault during severe storms that hit Minnesota on Monday. Several other tornadoes were also confirmed in Wisconsin.

Storms sweep across MN causing damage for some
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The Twin Cities missed most of the severe weather on Monday, though storms still toppled trees and power lines in the metro area. FOX 9?s Bill Keller has more on the story.

Minnesota weather: Severe storms bring damage, reported tornadoes

While the Twin Cities metro largely dodged the storms, areas in southern Minnesota saw hail, reported tornadoes and storm damage.

Photos: Hail falls, trees down as storms pass through MN

PHOTOS: Storms that pushed through Minnesota on Monday dropped hail on some spots while wind brought down trees in other areas.

Severe storms in Minnesota [5 p.m. update]
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FOX 9's Rob Olson and Babs Santos share what it's like where they are, and what could be to come as strong storms push through Minnesota.

MN storms: Tornadoes reported in southern Minnesota amid storms

The National Weather Service says tornadoes have been reported in southern Minnesota amid a strong line of storms on Monday.

Reported tornado near Fairmont during stormy Monday
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FOX 9 Meteorologists Ian Leonard and Cody Matz provide updates on an observed tornado in southern Minnesota near Fairmont.

Storm chaser weighs in on severe weather threat
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FOX 9 storm chaser Tim Purington weighs in on the upcoming severe weather threat and the chance of tornadoes on Monday afternoon.

Minnesota weather: Monday afternoon and evening updated severe weather timing

While the first round of rain has passed, there is a moderate (level 4 of 5) risk of severe weather in the afternoon and evening, including the possibility of hail, damaging winds and tornadoes.

MN weather: Monday's updated severe weather timing
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FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz gives a 10:30 a.m. update on the potential timing of severe weather threats this afternoon.

Tornado emergency checklist from FOX 9 meteorologists

Are you prepared? FOX 9 meteorologists put together a tornado emergency checklist. Bookmark it, print it out, screengrab it, share it. Be prepared.

Strong, severe storms possible in Midwest
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FOX 9 has team coverage of the potential severe weather in Minnesota on Monday. Se Kwon is in the weather tracker with the latest on the storms, and Bill Keller has more on safety preparations.

MN weather: Timeline of Monday's possible severe storms
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FOX 9 meteorologist Keith Marler breaks down a timeline of what to expect with Monday's potential severe weather.

Severe storms possible in MN
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Officials are urging residents to be prepared as severe storms are set to push through Minnesota on Monday.

Storm chances on Monday: FOX 9's Cody Matz explains
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FOX 9's Cody Matz joins FOX 9 All Day to talk about storm chances on Monday, as well as allergy season. Here's what he had to say about the Minnesota weather forecast.

See it: 'Firenado' spins through burning Iowa field sparked by lightning

Strong thunderstorms in Iowa and Nebraska on Thursday night caused several lightning strikes in the area, one of which started this fire whirl.

Cuts at NWS sparks concerns with safety, forecast
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The National Weather Service is undergoing reductions, which could lead to poorer forecasts, fewer warnings, and longer lead times during severe weather. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz breaks down what fewer weather balloon launches could mean and the safety concerns that come along with them.

MN weather: Possible hail, thunderstorms Thursday
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A string of storms could bring hail, lightning and strong winds to central and south central Minnesota. FOX 9 meteorologist Jennifer McDermed has more on what is expected.