severe weather

There's a risk of severe weather across portions of southern Minnesota this afternoon, with damaging winds being the main threat.

The National Weather Service says there's a chance of thunderstorms developing later today, with the possibility of some becoming strong or severe.

Over 41,000 were without power as of Wednesday morning.

Large hail and damaging winds are the main threats.

One of the twisters was in Houston County.

Numerous severe thunderstorms are possible.

There was a Flash Flood Warning last night.

The area's best chance of the seeing storms in Monday afternoon into Monday night.

Another large tornado outbreak has struck the state of Iowa with damage and fatalities left in its wake.

If you've ever doubted the power of Mother Nature, just check out the video of what lightning did to a tree over in Wisconsin.