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Severe Storms Threaten Upper Midwest

June 19, 2020
By WeatherBug Sr. Meteorologist, James West
The northern Plains and Upper Midwest storm season is in full swing and a fresh round of strong thunderstorms are expected today.

A cold front stretching southward from a storm system moving along the U.S. and Canada border will be impetus for strong to severe thunderstorm development evening. Although storms will be possible from western Texas northward into the central Plains and Upper Midwest, the most potent storms will develop from north-central Iowa into east-central Minnesota. This included the Twin Cities.

Frequent lightning and damaging winds in excess of 55 mph will be the biggest threat from these storms as they linger into the evening hours.    

Middle to late-June is the height of the northern Plains and Upper Midwest severe weather season when the northerly retreat of the jet stream reaches the U.S. and Canada border.

It is important to know the difference between a watch and a warning should either be issued for your location. A watch means that severe weather conditions are possible and to have a plan in place should a situation arise. A warning means that severe weather is imminent and that you need to act fast to protect life and property. Remember, “When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!”