MN/Upper Midwest severe weather: thunder, hail, winds, storm train
Key Questions
What severe weather has recently occurred in Minnesota?
Isolated thunder and hail hit southern MN on Monday night, with activity extending north-south to Brainerd and Otter Tail through Friday. Tuesday, 3/31, marked the climax of this event. First Alert forecasts emphasize ongoing urgency.
Are there tornado threats in the region?
Tornado threats are shifting east to the Great Lakes per SPC, with distant risks in MO, IA, West MI, and NE for 4/3-4. Ryan Hall and WeathermanPlus note severe extensions in WI and MI. Track SPC and NWS for updates.
What weather is expected in Wisconsin and Michigan?
SE Wisconsin faces a busy week with more storms and freezing rain threats, per 3/31 evening forecast. Michigan saw severe weather coverage on March 30th, 2026, including hail and extensions. Euro models predict wet midweek and weekend rain-snow.
Are there multi-state alerts for severe weather?
A warning covers 16 states on alert for severe storms and northern lights. Risks align across MN, Upper Midwest, WI, MI, Great Lakes, MO, IA, and NE through early April. Videos from Ryan Hall reinforce these overlaps.
How can I track ongoing severe weather developments?
Follow Hutch, SPC, NWS, Ryan Hall/WeathermanPlus, and First Alert for MN/Upper Midwest thunder, hail, winds, and storm trains. Status is cooling post-Tue 3/31 climax, but extensions persist through Fri and into the weekend. Check related YouTube coverage for Michigan and Wisconsin.
Tue 3/31 climax past: isolated Mon night southern MN thunder/hail, N-S to Brainerd/Otter Tail thru Fri. Ryan Hall/WeathermanPlus WI/MI/SE WI severe/hail/freezing rain extensions; tornado threats shifting east to Great Lakes (SPC); distant MO/IA/West MI/NE risks 4/3-4 align. First Alert Tue urgency, Euro wet midweek/wknd rain-snow. Track Hutch/SPC/NWS.