A strong storm system producing heavy rain and several tornadoes moved through Central Minnesota this (Monday) evening. At about 5:45 p.m. the National Weather Service issued tornado warnings for Meeker, Morrison, Kandiyohi, Benton and Stearns County.
If you have outdoor plans for this weekend, you may want to keep a close eye on the weather forecast. The possibility of severe weather is picking up steam on Saturday for eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
With May and June proving to be active weather months, Stearns County is issuing some clarification on their procedures for sounding the outdoor sirens. Some listeners calling into WJON on Sunday night did mention that they were confused about the timing of the weather sirens.
Hot temps and low wind gusts are creating an air quality advisory for much of Minnesota. Parts of Central Minnesota, including St. Cloud, are included under an air pollution health advisory.