Midwest Braces for Severe Storms: Tornadoes, Hail, and Damaging Winds Expected

Severe Weather Threat Looms Over Midwest: Minneapolis, Green Bay, and Chicago Brace for Impact The Upper Midwest is bracing for severe weather on Thursday, with a high risk of damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes predicted for cities including Minneapolis, Green Bay, and Chicago. The Weather Channel has released a video forecast detailing the timing and potential impact of the storms. Meteorologist Sara Tonks explains, "We're tracking a severe weather threat this week into late week, and there is already severe weather in action in the Upper Midwest. Thursday's threat is the most concerning." The video uses weather maps to illustrate the projected path of the storms, showing the areas most at risk. The storms are expected to begin impacting the Minneapolis area around 2:00 PM CDT on Thursday, moving eastward through the day. By Friday evening, Chicago could experience the effects, while Michigan is expected to see the storms overnight into early Friday morning. Residents are urged to monitor weather reports closely and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.