Midwest Hit by Severe Storms, Tornadoes | JQJO

Severe thunderstorms, including at least one confirmed tornado, swept through the upper Midwest on Monday. Southern Minnesota, northern Iowa, and western Wisconsin faced the highest risk, with potential for EF-2 or stronger tornadoes. The National Weather Service issued tornado watches, and some areas experienced heavy rain, hail, and strong winds. While the Minneapolis-St. Paul area largely avoided the worst of the weather, several schools canceled evening activities, and the city closed non-emergency facilities. A separate incident on Sunday saw a tornado derail a train in Nebraska.