We could get some severe weather later this afternoon into this evening. WCCO-TV Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the Twin Cities is on the northern part of an enhanced threat of dangerous storms that could include large hail, high winds, and perhaps tornadoes.
Much of the southern half of the state could be seeing some severe storms later into the afternoon and evening according to WCCO-TV Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer. He says the Twin Cities is on the northern part of an enhanced threat of dangerous storms.
"We could see some hailstones that surpass 2-inches in diameter, which certainly makes it, not only severe criteria, but that could do some damage to any vehicles or anything like that," Shaffer explained on the WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar. "And then there's the concern we could have some strong winds along that line, and also you can't rule out a few tornadoes."
Coincidentally, Monday is the first day of Minnesota's "Severe Weather Awareness Week," and right on cue, the spring storm season brings the first major threat to the area.
"It's an enhanced risk," Shaffer adds. "They call it 3 out of 5 scale of severity, and we're kind of on the northern edge in the Twin Cities. But I think most of it is going to be just south again, heading down toward Owatonna, eventually Albert Lea and pushing southeastern Minnesota into Western Wisconsin."
Still, Shaffer says that there is a chance of large hail and damaging winds in the Twin Cities metro.
The greatest chance of tornadic activity is in far southeastern Minnesota, and into Wisconsin, though Shaffer says it can't be ruled out for much of the southern half of the state.
Large hail is the primary concern, however, with the I-90 corridor in the bullseye for that risk. However, large hail could occur on either side of the frontal boundary. Hail diameters in the 2-3" range are possible - enough to cause damage to siding, roofing, and vehicles.
There is also a Twins game in downtown Minneapolis Monday evening, first pitch scheduled for 6:40 p.m. That's right around the time storms could pop around the Twin Cities. Anyone heading to the game should be prepared to take shelter if storms break out.
Another unseasonably warm day will lead to our first severe weather risk of the year. Thunderstorms will form along a warm front between 3pm & 6pm, with all severe weather hazards possible. Make sure you have multiple ways to receive warnings and stay weather aware! #mnwx #wiwx pic.twitter.com/AvGGK0fGnj
— NWS Twin Cities (@NWSTwinCities) April 13, 2026
FORECAST:
Monday: Mostly cloudy with rain/storms popping in the afternoon into the evening. Severe weather is possible. High: 74. NE 5-10 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy. Low: 52. N wind 5-10 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy. High: 70.NW wind 5-10 mph.
More rain likely Wednesday. Average high and low….56/36
