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Cool in Minnesota, severe weather possible Nebraska to Texas

Northeasterly breezes will keep our highs well below normal again today. Most of southern Minnesota will top out in the lower 50s, with highs in the 4os in central and northeastern sections of our state:

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Scattered showers are possible over northern Minnesota. Central and southern Minnesota could see some drizzle at times.

Stormy weather to the south:

Numerous thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and tonight from Nebraska to Texas, as a low-pressure system moves eastward from Colorado:

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The Storm Prediction Center of the National Weather Service indicates the highest risk of severe weather will be from southeastern Nebraska to eastern Texas:

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NWS Storm Prediction Center

The Wichita, Kan., office of the National Weather Service indicates the possibility of strong tornadoes and hail larger than baseballs later this afternoon and tonight:

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NWS Wichita KS

Let's hope that people are able to find safe shelter before the severe weather develops.

Some rain at times, cool

The low-pressure system tracking to our south could bring periods of rain to southern Minnesota Wednesday and Wednesday night.

In the Twin Cities, our best chance of showers would be tomorrow afternoon into very early Thursday:

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/Global Forecast System data, via Weatherspark

Friday looks dry, with some sunshine. There is a chance of scattered showers this weekend, but no all-day rains are expected.