He said that there were rotations in that area but that mostly it experienced straight line winds causing “substantial damage.” With gusts up to 112 mph, he said, that is suspect for potential tornadoes.
The atmosphere is essentially catching its breath Saturday to unleash again on Sunday, when there is a higher likelihood of seeing more severe weather, he said. There’s “not a lot of widespread potential” for Saturday, he said, but with a cold front coming through Sunday, that creates a higher risk for isolated tornadoes.
“Hail and wind are the primary threat, but a tornado cannot be ruled out. Stay up to date as the forecast verifies,” the National Weather Service said in a tweet Saturday morning.
An intense storm late Friday night brought vivid lightning to Crookston, Minn. (Kim Hyatt/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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