Tornado Outbreak Forecast For Minnesota Next Week

Winter has come and gone and now, we have to start preparing for a different type of severe weather: severe storms and tornadoes.

Tornadoes aren't too terribly common in the Duluth area, although not unheard of. They are a big threat in other parts of Minnesota, and that looks to be the case next week.

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A popular weather analyst says we can expect a possible tornado outbreak across the state on Monday (April 28th). What an intense way to round out a month that started with snow!

This is a great time to brush up on your severe weather awareness, including what to do in the event that a severe storm or tornado does strike.

Tornado Outbreak Possible In Minnesota Next Week

According to Midwest Weather, severe thunderstorms will threaten all of Minnesota and Wisconsin. For the Duluth area, we will see isolated to scattered storms throughout the day on Monday (April 29th).

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However, some of these storms may lead to tornado activity, with the strongest storms hitting south of us in the metro.

When Will These Tornadoes Hit?

Midwest Weather says this tornado outbreak will happen on Monday and into the evening, writing the following:

A widespread tornado outbreak is increasingly likely Monday afternoon, evening, and into the overnight hours for a large portion of the region.

The National Weather Service Of Duluth is also forecasting strong and severe storms for our region, sharing an update on their social media pages Friday (April 25th).

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According to their report, Monday is the day to keep your eye on, as conditions will be 'favorable for thunderstorms and potential severe weather' in our neck of the woods.

Make sure you have everything you need and stay weather aware. It's been awhile since we've had a super severe storm in the Northland! This might just be the beginning.