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What's on tap for Tuesday:
Dakotas, Minnesota blizzard
A fierce winter storm will track through the northern Plains and Upper Midwest today. It will go on to produce snow amounts of a foot or more for the worst hit areas, powerful wind gusts, near-zero visibility and wicked, life-threatening wind chills. This is no doubt the big weather story of the day and what "Today in Weather" will follow throughout the day providing current conditions that stand out, storm reports and webcam visuals.
Severe weather in Missouri, Illinois
The same storm system responsible for the blizzard will also be responsible in producing severe weather. A powerful cold front will push southeast into northeastern Missouri and northwestern Illinois. Storms will break out during the mid-afternoon hours and will quickly gain supercell characteristics capable of spawning tornadoes and large, damaging hail. As the afternoon turns into the evening hours, the threat will shift from tornadoes to damaging wind gusts as the storm become more linear in nature.
Midwest heavy rain
Yet again, more rain with embedded thunderstorms will soak the Midwest - the same regions doused with heavy rains over the weekend. One to two inches will soak an area from northeast Iowa to southern Michigan and northwest Ohio. Some localized areas will pick up more than 2.5 inches. This will enable already flooding rivers to push over to moderate or even major flooding status.
Are there any TE'ers in MN here?
