Severe weather is expected in two rounds on Monday for west central Minnesota and the rest of the state

Update 8:45 a.m., Monday CHANHASSEN — The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for central and southern Minnesota for Monday, April 28.

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected to develop early Monday morning in western Minnesota and move eastward throughout the morning. The National Weather Service reported at 8:28 a.m.



Monday that its Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm six miles north of Clara City moving northeast at 60 mph. This thunderstorm will impact northeastern Chippewa, northern Kandiyohi and southeastern Swift counties until 9:15 a.m.

Monday. NWS radar indicated wind gusts up to 40 mph and half-inch hail. Locations to be impacted include Willmar, Clara City, New London, Spicer, Kerkhoven, Murdock, Pennock, Norway Lake, Sunburg, Willmar Airport, Monson Lake State Park, Sibley State Park and Gluek.

Monday's storm will be a two-round event, with the first round rolling through by mid-morning Monday. The morning storms will not likely be too severe, but could produce some hail events. There will be a break in the weather into the early afternoon with temperatures warming into the mid-70s, allowing the atmosphere to regroup and reform for the second wave.

Numerous severe thunderstorms are likely Monday afternoon and early evening. There is a moderate risk of severe thunderstorms (level 4 of 5) across the region. This severe weather may include very large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes.

A few strong tornadoes are possible..