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What Is a Tornado Warning? What Americans Need to Know When Severe Storm Alerts Are Issued

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What Is a Tornado Warning

Severe weather season is ramping up across parts of the United States, and many Americans are seeing urgent weather alerts on their phones or television screens. One of the most serious of these alerts is a tornado warning. So what is a tornado warning, and why does it trigger immediate action from emergency officials and … Read more

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Threatens Twin Cities with 80 MPH Winds Overnight

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch

A severe thunderstorm watch remains active until 4 a.m. Saturday across Minnesota, encompassing the Twin Cities metro area as dangerous storms push through the region with potentially devastating 80 mph winds. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 4 a.m. Saturday, and it includes most of the state — including the … Read more