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Storm Prediction Center
The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) is a U.S. National Weather Service office that issues severe weather outlooks and watches. On 2026-10-28, the SPC issued a tornado watch covering the Twin Cities and 33 surrounding counties, warning of potential tornadoes, hail up to 1.5 inches, and wind gusts up to 70 mph.
What to know
- Tornado watch covers Twin Cities and 33 counties until 9 p.m. Oct 28
- Threats include tornadoes, hail up to 1.5 inches, wind gusts up to 70 mph. Oct 28
- Heavy rain and strong winds expected Saturday morning, with possible flooding in LaSalle, Kankakee, Will counties and northwest Indiana. Oct 15
- Storm Prediction Center issued a marginal risk of severe weather for counties south and southwest of Chicago. Oct 15
- The SPC declared a Level 4/5 risk for destructive storms across Minnesota Monday afternoon and evening. Apr 27
Timeline
- Oct 28, 2026
- Oct 15, 2026
- Apr 27, 2025
- Apr 19, 2025
