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Severe Storm Risk Today

Today thru Monday

Low level moisture will increase northward today ahead of a cold front. The timing of the cold front will determine the location of potential severe storm development. Right now a level 2 out of 5 risk of severe storms exists Friday mid afternoon into the evening for areas from Baudette to Mahnomen to Wahpeton and points east thru west central MN. All hazards are possible, including large hail, damaging wind gusts and isolated tornadoes. Initial storm development looks to occur by 6 pm and then spread east/northeast exiting the area by 10 pm. Exact location and intensity of storms will be determined by exact location of the front and instability present late this afternoon. Stay tuned for updates and if in the outlook area have a way to receive warnings.

Cold front pass through today, with late day or evening storms in parts of Minnesota. Cooler airmass follows this front with a windy day on Saturday and highs in the 60s. Rain chances will increase late Sunday into Monday. Rainfall Sunday night into Monday around 0.30 to 0.80 inch.