National Weather Service

Get ready for a scorcher this weekend as a heat wave rolls in, bringing temperatures that could feel downright unbearable.

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A tornado has already been confirmed Monday in Ottertail county in western Minnesota.

Some counties in Minnesota see far more tornadoes than other counties. The National Weather Service keeps track of tornado touchdowns and locations. Here are the counties with the most tornadoes in the last 75 years.

The National Weather Service has issued an early alert for severe storms expected in Minnesota on Monday, April 28.

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The warnings also extend to surrounding states. Some areas could experience up to a foot of snow and winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

The NWS in Lacrosse says a significant storm will move through the region on Wednesday, March 19th, and Thursday, March 20th.

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Residents should not burn in those counties and permits will not be issued or activated.

Expect slippery roads, significant visibility reductions, fallen branches, and even a period of blizzard-like conditions in these areas.