Minnesota weather: 140K without power in MN, western WI

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Severe storms are expected to push through Minnesota on Monday evening. 

You can find live updates on the severe weather below. 

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11:20 p.m. - Power outages reach 140K

More than 140,000 Xcel Energy customers are without power in Minnesota and western Wisconsin as storms push through the region.

The majority of the outages are in the Twin Cities metro.

10:25 p.m. - Damage reports in Twin Cities 

There are reports of trees down across the Twin Cities metro and beyond. 

Damage reports in Edina say large trees are down and are blocking the road in the 5100 block of Valley View Road. 

There are also reports of a tree on a trailer home on Little Cir Drive in Little Cananda. 

10:05 p.m. - Power outages due to storm 

The Xcel Energy outage map is reporting 1,411 outages, affecting 90,023 customers.  

9:40 p.m. - Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Minneapolis, St. Paul

A new severe thunderstorm warning has been issued covering the Twin Cities, including Minneapolis and St. Paul.

The warning expires at 10:30 p.m.

9:20 p.m. - Severe thunderstorm warning for west metro

A Severe Thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of the west metro, including Carver, Hennepin, Wright, and McLeod counties.

The warning is in effect until 10 p.m.

8:30 p.m. - Storms push towards Twin Cities 

Severe storms are moving east towards the Twin Cities at 35 mph. The storms are expected to bring small hail, winds of up to 50 mph and heavy rain. Storms are expected to arrive at about 9:30 p.m. 

8:15 p.m. - Special weather statement issued northwest of the metro

A cluster of strong storms have formed a line resulting in a Special Weather Statement west-northwest of the Twin Cities.

The statement includes St. Cloud, Sartell, Sauk Rapids, and surrounding areas. It's in effect until 8:45 p.m.

The greatest threats from the line of storms is 50-plus mile mph.

7:40 p.m. - Special weather statements issued

The National Weather Service has issued special weather statements for parts of western Minnesota, including Alexandria and Melrose, as storms begin to push through.

The storms brought winds up to 60 mph and nickle-sized hail. The storms are expected to reach the Twin Cities area around 10 p.m.

6:30 p.m. - Severe thunderstorm watch issued

A severe thunderstorm watch was issued for parts of Minnesota, including the Twin Cities metro. It is in effect until 1 a.m. 

The National Weather Service says hail, wind and frequent lighting are the main threats. 

Meanwhile, severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for far western Minnesota as storms begin to enter the state from South Dakota. 

Monday storms: What to expect

What to expect:

FOX 9 Chief Meterologist Ian Leonard says storms are rapidly developing across central South Dakota Monday afternoon, with the expectation that the storm size and intensity will increase as they track further east into the early evening.

A line of severe thunderstorms are expected to move into western Minnesota around 7 p.m. and track east, and will dissipate by 3 a.m. Tuesday.

The greatest threat with these storms is a damaging straight-line wind event called a Derecho that can stay in line and intact over hundreds of miles. It includes all variations of severe weather, from destructive winds to isolated tornadoes and heavy rain/flooding.

Monday’s forecast in Minnesota

Storm chances Monday:

Temperatures heat into the low 90s across southern Minnesota and the Twin Cities metro, though it will feel like the triple digits in some areas. Northern Minnesota will see cooler highs in the upper 70s and 80s. 

After a sunny afternoon, storms are expected to develop later in the day and into the evening. The main threats are damaging winds, hail and isolated tornadoes – particularly in western Minnesota.

These storms carry a level 4 moderate risk of severe weather for southwestern Minnesota, a level 3 enhanced risk for the Twin Cities metro and a level 2 slight risk just north of the metro.

Extended forecast

What's next:

Tuesday brings a break from the heat, though it will still feel humid. Highs will be in the 80s with partly cloudy skies. 

By Wednesday, temperatures are cooler with highs in the upper 70s and dew points dropping into the 50s. This stretch of mild temperatures and lower humidity will likely last into the weekend.

Here’s a look at the seven-day forecast: 

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