Storms move through Minnesota, rain expected to continue through Tuesday morning
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A line of storms with strong winds moved across Minnesota Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.
KSTP Chief Meteorologist Ken Barlow said heavy rain, damaging winds, and large hail were possible as the line of storms moved across central Minnesota.
The threats of damaging winds and hail were expected to decrease as the day goes on.
The storm hit the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro just before 7 a.m., Barlow said.
A view of downtown Minneapolis during the storm.[courtesy of viewer Tyler Buck]
The National Weather Service (NWS) asked those to keep calm and seek shelter if a warning was issued for their location.
According to the NWS, as of about 7:45 a.m., the Twin Cities saw 0.4 inches of rain. Additionally, Chanhassen saw 0.64 inches of rain, St. Cloud saw 1.1 inches or rain, and Eau Claire saw 0.41 inches of rain.
@kbarlowkstp right now in Maple Grove. pic.twitter.com/BsndYO1Qbj
— Chris K (@5Aftermidnite) August 24, 2021
Pretty significant storm system headed toward MSP. @kbarlowkstp tracking the latest this morning on @KSTP pic.twitter.com/1K7YhnoahB
— Chris Egert (@cegertKSTP) August 24, 2021
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