"Western Twin Cities under Severe Thunderstorm Watch until Midnight"

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a severe thunderstorm watch until midnight for most of western and central Minnesota, including the far western Twin Cities. Scattered thunderstorms are expected, with some reaching severe limits, producing hail larger than 1 inch in diameter and 70 mph winds. The storms are likely to favor western and central Minnesota, with the Twin Cities experiencing them between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m.