8 P.M. RADAR UPDATE:
There is a line of #thunderstorms just to the west/northwest of the #Northland that has led to a #tornado.
Tornado Watch is still in effect for #Itasca and #Koochiching counties until 10. Be prepared for possible strong/#severe #storms over the next few hours.
SEVERE WEATHER THREAT:
A #Severe #Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for northern #Koochiching County until 4 p.m. Greatest threat from this #storm will be large #hail & strong #winds.
A #Tornado Watch is in effect for #Itasca and Koochiching counties until 10 p.m. today. The severe #weather threat does extend east over more of the #Northland tonight.
#SEVERE #THUNDERSTORM #WARNING:
A #thunderstorm passing through the Rainy River region will continue east into northwest #Koochiching County through 4:30 p.m.
The threat is for #hail up to 1-inch in diameter and #winds up to 60 mph.
Take shelter if you are in this area.
As a line of #showers and #thunderstorms continues to move slowly south, a few will be strong.
One of those is in #Koochiching County south of #InternationalFalls. Expect #winds up to 40 mph and small #hail, along with heavy #rain and #lightning.
A heads up for people driving along Highway 71 in #Itasca and #Koochiching counties over the next hour.
A #thunderstorm will bring heavy #rain and #hail, possibly just under 1" in diameter. Strong #winds are also likely.
A similar strong thunderstorm is also passing through southwest Itasca County, but the hail is smaller.
RustyLMehlberg
EAS Watcher