Severe storms expected Monday

Extreme thunderstorms hail damaging winds frequent lightning and attainable tornadoes are anticipated Monday afternoon and evening across central and eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin according to the National Weather Provision It is worth repeating Monday is likely to be a dangerous weather day the National Weather Arrangement wrote on its website It is essential to have severe weather safety plans in place now so quick and decisive action can be taken when storms approach and warnings are issued A level highest local menace alert was issued Sunday by the NWS for the Twin Cities All severe weather hazards are viable Monday including strong tornadoes though a tornado threat will depend on the structure of the storms the NWS wrote If a tornado were to occur it would likely happen in the early evening Related Articles National Weather Operation to resume translating its products for non-English speakers La Nina exits after three weak months leaving Earth in neutral setting state Storms tore up two of America s majority iconic trails Federal cuts have disrupted repairs Wild weather expected across Midwest South gets a rare high-risk designation the bulk severe category Forecasters warn of deadly floods and strong tornadoes in parts of the Midwest and South Residents are encouraged to be prepared to shelter if needed in basements or rooms with no windows Residents are also requested to be prepared to adjust their plans ensure their devices can receive weather alerts be in communication with others and know how to evacuate if needed