Tornadoes confirmed during Monday storms in Minnesota

The National Weather Service has confirmed two tornadoes touched down in Cass and Crow Wing counties during severe storms that swept across the state on Monday.

Crow Wing County storm damage [AERIALS]
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Sky FOX 9 flew over parts of Crow Wing County Tuesday after a reported tornado Monday night blew down trees and caused damaged to buildings in cabin country near Pequot Lakes and Nisswa.

Tornado Warnings in central Minnesota.
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Ian Leonard tracks severe weather as it approaches the Twin Cities metro Monday night.

Downpour in Minnesota Monday afternoon
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A downpour on Highway 169 and Medicine Lake Road near in the Plymouth, Minnesota, area on Monday afternoon.

Minnesota weather: Flooding covers parts of western Minnesota

Heavy rainfall has led to flash flooding in western Minnesota, leading to property damage and some residents being unable to leave their homes.

Ortonville flooding blocks roads as water flows into lake
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Some residents near Ortonville were not able to leave their homes after floodwater covered roads and highways, including State Highway 7, on Friday morning. Video courtesy of Brandon Prasnicki.

Air quality alert issued for central, southern MN for wildfire smoke from Canada

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for a wide range of central and southern Minnesota due to the continuing wildfires in Canada.

Huge Sahara dust cloud to impact Florida, Louisiana, and more this week

A wide-reaching Sahara dust plume is sweeping across the Caribbean and expected to impact parts of the southern US this week. Here’s how it could affect health, skies, and hurricane season.

MN weather: Strong storms move through Twin Cities
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FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard is tracking strong storms going through the Twin Cities metro Monday night, with the greatest threat being strong winds and frequent lightning.

MN weather: Strong storms approaching Twin Cities metro
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FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard is tracking strong storms that are approaching the Twin Cities metro Monday night.

Strong winds flip boat at Glenwood Marina on Lake Minnewaska
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Strong thunderstorms are going through northwestern Minnesota Monday afternoon. Paul Strand caught video of strong winds flipping a boat over at Glenwood Marina on Lake Minnewaska.

Severe storms hitting northwestern Minnesota
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FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard is tracking severe storms across northwestern Minnesota Monday afternoon that could impact the Twin Cities after dinner time.

MN air quality, heat alerts in place this weekend
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State officials and local meteorologists are warning the public about air quality alerts that are likely to be in place this weekend as temperatures reach potentially hazardous highs. Smoke and hot spots from wildfires in Canada are also having an impact.

Tropical Storm Alvin forms off Mexico's coast in Eastern Pacific

Tropical Storm Alvin formed in the Eastern Pacific south of Mexico on Thursday, becoming the first named storm of the 2025 hurricane season.

Love looms large in New Mexico as couple says 'I do' with tornado in tow

Daynnely and William Carrillo's picture-perfect wedding day in Portales was punctuated by an extraordinary backdrop: a massive, developing tornado.

NOAA forecasts 2025 hurricane season
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NOAA predicts that the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season will be above average. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz looks back at Hurricane Helene and whether residents are rebuilding after the devastation.