Multiple Severe Storms Threaten Plains, Upper Midwest Monday

Severe storms are forecast to impact parts of Minnesota, Nebraska, and the High Plains on Monday, with damaging winds and large hail being the primary threats. Western Minnesota and western Nebraska are under higher risk levels, with the latter facing an enhanced risk for significant tornadoes, hail over 2 inches in diameter, and wind gusts up to 75 mph, especially later in the day and overnight. Storm clusters are expected to develop in the Dakotas and move eastward into Minnesota, while Nebraska could experience multiple rounds of storms, especially in the west. The severe weather risk is expected to decrease slightly in the Midwest on Tuesday, but localized threats of flooding and damaging winds remain, followed by a return to warmer, storm-fueling temperatures midweek. These patterns reflect broader climate trends, as experts note an increase in extreme weather events tied to human-driven climate change, emphasizing the need for greenhouse gas reductions to avoid catastrophic impacts. Storms have also affected western Wisconsin, highlighting the widespread nature of this severe weather outbreak.