southern Minnesota
Coverage of southern Minnesota in the Nexus archive.
- Flash flooding hits southern Minnesota, closing roadways
Flash flooding in southern Minnesota has caused road closures, including Interstate 90 in Austin. Authorities advise residents to avoid driving until water levels recede, with Mower County receiving 4.5 to 7 inches of rainfall.
- Severe storms are expected to impact Southern Minnesota tonight
Severe storms with strong wind gusts up to 80mph, large hail up to 2.5 inches, and a low risk of isolated tornadoes are expected to impact Southern Minnesota tonight, with additional storm risks and flooding threats through Thursday and Friday. The main threat area is along I-90 south of the Twin Cities metro, with subsequent rounds of storms potentially causing urban and flash flooding.
- Forecast First Alert: Strong storms expected Wednesday
Minnesota’s Weather Authority has issued a Forecast First Alert for strong storms on Wednesday, with a Level 3 Enhanced Risk for the Twin Cities metro and southern Minnesota. Storms are expected in two rounds, with threats including large hail, damaging winds, tornadoes, and heavy rain. Heat and potential storms return on Thursday.