Minnesota Weather: Heavy Rain, Strong Winds In Central Minnesota, Metro Area Thursday
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- Rounds of thunderstorms are rumbling over Minnesota and Wisconsin Thursday evening. Here are the latest updates:
8:11 p.m.: Minneapolis has broken a daily record for rainfall.
We've picked up 1.22" of rain in Minneapolis already. That breaks the old daily record of 1.14" set back in 1956. And now we are just padding stats. Rain should wrap up in the next few hours. pic.twitter.com/JOSzSNUiJV
— Chris Shaffer (@WCCOShaffer) June 19, 2020
7:16 p.m.: The most intense part of the storm system will soon cross the border into Wisconsin
Your turn for the heavy rain Washington County. You're next Wisconsin. Expect some strong winds too. pic.twitter.com/fzF9AUwJ8O
— Chris Shaffer (@WCCOShaffer) June 19, 2020
5:36 p.m.: Storms have arrived in the Twin Cities, according to Meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
It is pouring downtown Minneapolis. And this isn't even the main line. Expect heavy rain and gusty winds once it arrives. pic.twitter.com/dAGwzsVGC0
— Chris Shaffer (@WCCOShaffer) June 18, 2020
Here is an overview of Thursday's weather:
After scattered storms washed over central Minnesota Thursday morning, Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says storms fired up again in the afternoon, creating a stronger front complete with heavy rain, small hail and strong winds.
With the storms moving out of Minnesota overnight, Friday will be cooler, with highs approaching 80 degrees.
Looking ahead to the Father's Day weekend, there'll be chances for storms and scattered showers both Saturday and Sunday.