Minnesota weather: Tornado watch amid strong storms
MN weather: Severe storms roll through the state
FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard gives an update on severe weather rolling through the state.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Late-October warmth and humidity set up a severe weather threat for the Twin Cities Metro on Wednesday, bringing strong storms and a tornado watch.
Strong storms, tornado watch
What we know:
A tornado watch is in effect until 9 p.m. for parts of Minnesota, including the Twin Cities and parts of Wisconsin.
Very strong storms are morning east-northeast around 30 mph, north and south of the Twin Cities metro.
Humidity, sunshine and above average temperatures led to this late fall severe weather.
Extended forecast
What's next:
Looking ahead, temperatures will be above average but cooler. Halloween is expected to be cloudy with temperatures in the high to mid 50s.