Minnesota weather: Timeline for severe storms on Monday

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There is a moderate risk of severe weather on Monday. This includes the Twin Cities and most of central and southern Minnesota into west central and southwestern Wisconsin.

This is a rare severe storm set up for Minnesota. Please take the time to ensure you can receive storm warnings on your person no matter where you are on Monday.

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Moderate risk of severe storms Monday

MN weather: Timeline for Monday storms

Central and southern Minnesota, including the Twin Cities, is bracing for the potential of severe storms coming in two rounds on Monday.

What does this mean?:

What does this mean?: A moderate risk is a level four out of five risk for severe weather. An area of widespread severe weather with several tornadoes, large hail, damaging winds and frequent lightning is likely on Monday.

Timeline of possible severe storms

First round:

The first round of storms will hit the metro area around 5 a.m. Monday, bringing with it the potential for large hail.

We will catch a break by early afternoon. This will allow our atmosphere to regroup and destabilize for the second wave.

Second round:

The greatest threat of severe storms is in the late afternoon/early evening.  All severe modes are possible: large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. 

The tornado threat is dependent on the structure of storms and some degree of sunshine Monday afternoon:

• If discrete supercells are able to form ahead and away from the main squall line, then we can expect strong and intense tornadoes.
• If the storms quickly become linear, then we can expect weaker, short-lived tornadoes and straight-line winds to be embedded.

How to prepare for severe storms

What you can do:

Develop a severe weather safety plan. Make sure you have ways to receive warnings and updates. 

Review your safe places for shelter – whether you’re at home, at school, or in a public place. Have a communication plan with family and friends. 

Stay tuned to FOX 9 as we will keep you updated throughout the weekend.

City of Minneapolis warning

What they're saying:

Minneapolis City officials are asking residents to "to be weather aware and take precautions" ahead of the severe storms predicted on Monday.

The city reiterated warnings from meteorologists; saying "tornadoes, large hail, damaging winds, and frequent lightning" are all likely in tomorrow's forecast.

Citing the unusually high risk of severe weather, Minneapolis city officials shared the following tips:

• Make sure you have access to alerts.
• Be ready to take shelter in a basement or interior room on the lowest level if an alert is issued.
• Secure outdoor furniture and décor so they aren't blown away by strong winds.
• Clear leaves and debris from the front of catch basins, so water can reach the drain.
• Prepare for possible power outages by charging devices and having a flashlight ready.

More tips can be found here, and Minneapolis alerts can be received by texting MPLSAlerts to 77295 or by signing up here.