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Rain, Thunderstorms Tuesday In Woodbury, Large Hail Possible: NWS
Large hail is the "primary severe hazard" Tuesday for much of Minnesota, though areas could see "a strong tornado or two," forecasters said.
WOODBURY, MN — After several days of nice weather summoned the start of spring in Woodbury, strong storms are set to return to the area Tuesday.
Rain and severe thunderstorms could start Tuesday afternoon and are “likely” after 4 p.m., according to the National Weather Service, which has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Washington County and much of Minnesota, as well as western Wisconsin.
The “primary severe hazard” for the region under the hazardous weather outlook is large hail, while there is a chance for tornadoes, “including a strong tornado or two,” Tuesday evening in south-central Minnesota, the NWS said.
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There is an 80 percent chance of rain Tuesday night in Woodbury, with up to three-quarters of an inch expected, according to forecasts.
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Rain could continue until Wednesday afternoon in Woodbury, the NWS said.
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Forecasts also show a chance of rain and snow showers Thursday and Sunday in Woodbury.
Here is the National Weather Service’s forecast for Woodbury:
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 55. Breezy, with an east southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.
Tuesday night
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2 a.m. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 41. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.
Wednesday night
A slight chance of rain before 11 p.m., then a slight chance of rain and snow between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m., then a slight chance of snow after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.
Thursday
A chance of snow before noon, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Windy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.
Thursday night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 9 p.m., then a slight chance of snow between 9 p.m. and 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.
Sunday night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Northeast wind around 10 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.
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