Severe weather will be possible tonight across much of the region. Hail will be a threat over much of the area, with the risk for damaging winds and possibly a few tornadoes in southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa.

Strong winds develop Thursday, gusting up to 40 to 50 mph.

Bottom line, stay weather aware this evening!

Tonight: Severe Storms Possible

• What: Severe storms with hail, wind and a few tornadoes possible.
• Where: The threat for hail exists over much of the region with the wind and tornado risk more confined to portions of southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa.
• Timing: 8 pm to 2 am.
• Impacts: Hail damage to property. Winds could damage trees and down power lines
• ACTION: Stay weather aware! Take shelter when storms approach.