Severe weather chances increase Saturday evening
Large hail and damaging winds are the biggest threats, but a tornado can't be ruled out, especially south of the immediate metro area.
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Large hail and damaging winds are the biggest threats, but a tornado can't be ruled out, especially south of the immediate metro area.
The U.S. has seen a large increase in the number of billion-dollar severe storms since 1980. There is an "apparent" rise in the frequency of severe weather reports in Chicago.
A combination of weak systems aloft and a left over front will keep the chance for strong to possibly severe storms in the forecast through Tuesday
A tornado watch has been issued for our farthest north areas where an isolated tornado or two and large hail are possible into tonight
Nearly 3 inches of rain fell near Stewartville.