Brrrr! Bundle up if you are heading out to Target Field today! Temps for gametime hit the 40s but will feel like 30s thanks to some gusty winds!

Minnesota getting a brisk reality check today! Cooler temperatures settle in behind the front along with some gusty winds. #weatherloon

We wrap up an above‑normal week with a cooler weekend ahead. Saturday stands out as the coldest day, with strong winds hanging on behind today’s front and adding an extra bite to the air #weatherLoon #mnwx

Radar loop through 5PM - Storms are out of the state, cold front has passed and now those sharp northwest winds are crashing in with the chill #WeatherLoon #mnwx

TORNADO!!!

2:30 PM 4/17/26: Another tornado appears to be in progress southeast of Rochester. MNDOT camera: US 63: T.H.63 SB S of 80th St (MP 32) #mnwx

Kudos to the MNDOT webcam operator for catching a Tornado near Rochester MN around 2pm on Friday afternoon!

MNDOT camera (US 63: T.H.63 SB S of 80th St (MP 32)) catching a tornado southwest of Rochester this afternoon. #mnwx

1:05 PM April 17, 2026: A Tornado Watch has now been issued across Southeast Minnesota through 8 PM CT. Severe storms later today could contain tornadoes, hail to 3.5" in diameter, and wind gusts to 70 mph. #mnwx

Update: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued. #WeatherLoon #mnwx

Update - Severe thunderstorm reports:
1.00" hail - New Ulm
1.00" hail - Kasota

Update - the morning storms have developed in the last hour. Watching to see if we have some isolated large hail potential with these. Radar image at about 7:50am #WeatherLoon #mnwx

Marginal - to - Slight - to - Enhanced Risk of severe storms. Timing tornado, hail, and damaging wind potential. #WeatherLoon #mnwx

A sharp cold front blasts through Friday — hitting the metro around midday. Strong storms are possible as it moves in, then temperatures take a quick dive once it passes. Stay weather‑aware #WeatherLoon #mnwx

A strong cold front crosses Minnesota on Friday with a touch of wintry weather looking northwest and severe thunderstorms looking southeast. #WeatherLoon #mnwx
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Blue skies and mild temps are making for a gorgeous Wednesday, and the landscape is greening up fast — a true sign that spring is taking hold #WeatherLoon #mnwx

Year-to-date precip in the region ranges from a deficit near Sioux Falls around 2.75" to a surplus in Green Bay of over 8.5". Unfortunately, the next 7 days will generally continue this divide of feast and famine from east to west. #WeatherLoon #mnwx
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Fog out the door again. Dense Fog Advisories for some of us in Minnesota. Drive safely. #WeatherLoon #mnwx

Warm, bright days carry us through the workweek — especially Thursday — before a Friday system flips the switch to a cooler, breezier weekend #WeatherLoon #mnwx

Areas of fog are once again possible tonight into Wednesday morning. Enjoy the overnights above freezing while you can, as some will see highs below freezing by Saturday! #WeatherLoon #mnwx
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Monday hail - largest report was 3.30" diameter (over baseball size). Photo courtesy of Nate in Northfield.

It could be an active evening, particularly in southern Minnesota. Track this afternoon's thunderstorms with radar at
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First 80F Of The Year For The Twin Cities On Sunday | Weather Loon Sunday saw the 18th earliest first 80F degree day for the Twin Cities metro.

As highs climbed to 80F in the Twin Cities metro Sunday, it was the 18th-earliest first 80F on record. More: weatherloon.com/blog/minnesota-weather/2... #mnwx

Severe Threat Monday Afternoon & Evening | Weather Loon Severe weather is expected later today, including very large hail and a few tornadoes.

We are tracking the threat for severe weather later today across southern Minnesota, where an Enhanced Risk is in place. Threats include hail and tornadoes. More details over at our website: weatherloon.com/blog/minnesota-weather/2... #mnwx

Monday: Numerous severe thunderstorms possible later today. Potential for large to very large hail, damaging wind, and tornadoes. #WeatherLoon #mnwx

Sunday was the first 80° day of the year for the Twin Cities and St. Cloud, with St. Cloud also setting a daily record. #WeatherLoon #mnwx
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Monday afternoon and evening's severe weather threat has been upgraded to an enhanced risk due to increasing potential for large hail approaching baseball size. Damaging winds, tornado development, and excessive rain are also possible. #WeatherLoon #mnwx
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Summer Sneak Peek Today — Severe Storm Threat Looms Monday #mnwx

Today is as cool as it gets, temps only warm up from here with some showers and storms popping in! #mnwx

Good Morning! Quick peak at the weekend as we have unsettled conditions moving in. Highs in the 50s today but we heat into the 80s for Sunday!