Wednesday Storms Deliver Damaging Winds; Thursday Braces for More Severe Weather
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A line of storms blasted SE Minnesota and NE Iowa early Wednesday, delivering damaging winds (70–90 mph, with Rochester around 60 mph) and heavy rainfall of 1–2.5 inches before exiting by 3–4 a.m. A Level 2 severe-weather risk is forecast for Thursday, with two possible rounds of storms: morning development and a potential evening/overnight system capable of damaging winds and, more rarely, isolated tornadoes; forecast confidence is low to moderate.
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