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Severe outbreak in the Upper Midwest

06:19 PM
April 28, 2025

Monday's live blog
Severe outbreak in the Upper Midwest

This live blog tracked the significant severe weather threat that stretched from Texas to the Upper Midwest on Monday, April 28, 2025.

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6:00 p.m. CT

Supercell storms are firing up in Texas, as storms continue in the Upper Midwest. The tornado threat will grow in both areas into the evening.

5:00 p.m. CT

The WindRadar shows gusts upward of 40 mph in the upper Midwest. Even outside of severe storms, winds will be strong enough to blow outdoor furniture and other items away. Power outages are also possible. Now is the time to make sure your electronic devices are charged.

4:00 p.m. CT

A tornado watch is in place across portions of Iowa, Minnesota, and northwestern Wisconsin until 11 p.m. CT. Conditions are favorable for intense tornadoes.

2:30 p.m. CT

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1:15 p.m. CT

The WeatherRadar shows storms firing up in southwest Minnesota. Conditions are favorable for tornadoes in this region, including in Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Jonathan Petramala is in Elko, Minn., gearing up for more live reports on this severe weather threat.

Mary Mays
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