Severe Thunderstorm Watch includes greater metro, Twin Cities

(FOX 9) - A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for several parts of Minnesota until 2 a.m., including the Twin Cities.

Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin and Ramsey counties are under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 2 a.m. Tuesday.

The storms are tracking northwest to southeast throughout the night. The greatest threat is possible straight line winds to 70 mph.