Sun Jun 29 05:20:00 UTC 2025: **Severe Storms Lash Minnesota with Tornadoes, Heavy Rain, and Damaging Winds**
**MINNEAPOLIS, MN -** Minnesota was hit by a barrage of severe weather Saturday night and Sunday morning, with multiple confirmed tornadoes touching down across the state. The storms brought heavy rain, damaging winds, frequent lightning, and raised concerns about localized flooding.
The National Weather Service confirmed three tornadoes in the southwest Twin Cities metro area early Sunday morning, impacting areas from Shakopee to Burnsville and west to Minnetonka. Residents in affected areas were urged to seek shelter in the lower levels of their homes. Tornado warnings were issued for Carver and Scott counties, and reports of a tornado in Waconia were received.
Earlier on Saturday evening, two separate tornadoes were observed near Canby, in far western Minnesota. The storms have been tracked from eastern South Dakota across the state, prompting flash flood warnings for areas including Burr, MN.
The storms have also produced heavy rainfall, with the potential for flooding in the Twin Cities metro area as storm lines stalled. Severe thunderstorm warnings were in effect for various parts of the state, including the Twin Cities metro, Granite Falls, Canby, and Renville. Residents are urged to stay informed and monitor weather alerts through local news and weather apps.
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