Hail Expected In The Metro Thursday, Severe Storm Warning Issued

TWIN CITIES, MN — A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Hennepin, Ramsey, and Washington County and much of the Twin Cities metro area.

A severe thunderstorm moving northeast arrived in Minneapolis at about 3:30 p.m. going at 55 mph, according to the National Weather Service.

The storm is bringing quarter-sized hail, and some damage to vehicles is "expected," officials said.

The severe thunderstorm will be near:

• Roseville around 345 PM CDT.
• St. Paul, Shoreview, New Brighton, Mounds View and Arden Hills around 350 PM CDT.
• Maplewood, Oakdale, White Bear Lake and Vadnais Heights around 355 PM CDT.
• Lake Elmo and Mahtomedi around 400 PM CDT.

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