PHOTOS: Storm Splits, Knocks Down Trees in Northfield

Tuesday morning's storm split and knocked down trees throughout Northfield.

A severe thundestorm came through the area around 4:30 a.m. According to the National Weather Service, gusts reached 63 mph.

The storm, which produced hail, also dumped .81 inches of rain in Northfield, according to the Weather Database.

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Rice County remains under a Flash Flood Watch as more rain—as much as 6 inches—could fall in the area through Wednesday night.

Here's the National Weather Service forecast:

Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 7 to 10 mph increasing to between 22 and 25 mph. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph.

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Increasing clouds, with a low around 71. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 17 to 20 mph decreasing to between 7 and 10 mph. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. 

Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. West southwest wind between 7 and 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. 

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. West wind between 5 and 7 mph. 

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