Minnesota weather: Overnight storms lead to power outages, downed trees: Photos
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Many Minnesotans woke up to severe weather warnings and sirens as widespread storms across Minnesota led to downed trees and power outages.
So far, there have been five Doppler-confirmed tornadoes reported in Carver County as of Sunday, with two others reported near Canby.
Tornado spotted near Minnesota-South Dakota border
A tornado was spotted west of Canby, Minnesota, northwest of Clear Lake, South Dakota, on Saturday. This video, taken by Bill Doms, is looped.
Xcel Energy reports thousands of customers are still without power in the Twin Cities. Some areas, such as parts of Minneapolis and St. Louis Park, have an estimated restoration time of Monday afternoon.
MN weather: Passing clouds, humid Sunday, more storms possible
More storms could be on the way late Sunday evening with noticeable humidity levels and temperatures climbing into the lower 80s. FOX 9 meteorologist Keith Marler has the full report.
Downed trees across Minnesota
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Many residents woke up to downed trees and debris in the area that blocked paths and roadways.
Large trees were down near the intersection of West 22nd Street and Kentucky Avenue South in St. Louis Park Sunday morning.
This also damaged nearby power lines and light posts.
Trees were also uprooted in Maple Grove.
Photo taken by Devry Foss shows a downed tree in Maple Grove. (Supplied)
Storms also damaged trees in Lake Virgina near Highway 7, causing the road to be temporarily blocked.
MN weather: Highway 7 blocked by downed trees
Footage shows downed trees blocking Highway 7 between Minnewashta Parkway and Rolling Acres Road overnight.
Storm damage near Lake Virginia led to many trees falling on a nearby property.
Minneapolis storm warnings, lightning
Storm sirens were heard in downtown Minneapolis overnight.
Mpls storm sirens downtown
Storm sirens were heard in downtown Minneapolis just before 1 a.m. on Sunday
Intense lightning was also spotted in northeast Minneapolis.
A severe thunderstorm warning that covered parts of the southwest metro was lifted around 1:15 a.m. on Sunday.
Large hail reported
Below is footage of hail falling near Lobster Lake.
MN weather: Hail near Lobster Lake
Video shot by Alyssa Fox near Lobster Lake shows hail falling on Saturday night.
5 tornadoes reported in Carver County
5 tornadoes reported in Carver County
Five Doppler-confirmed tornadoes were reported in Carver County early Sunday morning, including Victoria, two around Waconia, one near Cologne and one in St. Bonifacius. Meanwhile, two tornadoes were observed about two hours apart near Canby, in far western Minnesota on Saturday evening. The National Weather Service will assess damage from the storms to officially confirm how many tornadoes there were Saturday night and Sunday morning.
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Five Doppler-confirmed tornadoes were reported in Carver County early Sunday morning, including Victoria, two around Waconia, one near Cologne and one in St. Bonifacius.
Meanwhile, two tornadoes were observed about two hours apart near Canby, in far western Minnesota on Saturday evening.
The National Weather Service will assess damage from the storms to officially confirm how many tornadoes there were Saturday night and Sunday morning.
Tornado spotted near Canby, Minnesota
A second tornado was observed near Canby, Minnesota, on Saturday night. This video, taken by Bill Doms, is looped.
Tornado spotted near Minnesota-South Dakota border
A tornado was spotted west of Canby, Minnesota, northwest of Clear Lake, South Dakota, on Saturday. This video, taken by Bill Doms, is looped.
The Source: This story uses information from the FOX 9 weather forecast and submitted photos from viewers.