#Severe storm risk (2 out of 5) Sat afternoon-evening with damaging winds/hail the main threat. Keep up on the latest forecasts for more details on what to expect/where/when as we move into the weekend. #mnwx #iawx #wiwx

A special weather statement has been issued for Charles City IA, New Hampton IA and Nashua IA until 12:00 PM CDT

[415 pm Monday] The latest air quality alerts have the worst conditions in WI, with some improvement over southern MN. Wisconsin is in an advisory until noon Tuesday. Tip: provides real-time observations.

Sun 8/3 1215pm: Air quality alerts for wildfire smoke continue across Wisconsin into Monday. #wiwx

Air Quality alerts have been extended into the weekend (for Wisconsin and Iowa) and even early next week (Minnesota through noon Monday).

Explanation of Air Quality Index (AQI) categories:

Near surface smoke concentrations are expected to ebb and flow over next couple days with high pressure and mainly light winds overhead. Here's a forecast of concentrations from now through 7AM Saturday. Air quality remains unhealthy in orange to red AQI categories.

Our Air Quality Alert for Minnesota has been updated with all of our counties in Southeastern Minnesota being upgraded to the red or "Unhealthy" category. This Air Quality Alert for Minnesota will go until 5 PM Saturday with Wisconsin's going through noon Thursday #mnwx #wiwx

The Wednesday NWR Weekly Alarm test will be delayed until Thursday between 11 am and Noon.

Funnel clouds will be possible in parts of southeast Minnesota through 1 pm and from noon to 4 PM in northeast Iowa. In most cases, these type of funnel clouds do not approach the ground and pose no threat to life and property.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Oelwein IA, Fayette IA and Strawberry Point IA until 3:00 AM CDT

A special weather statement has been issued for Nashua IA and Ionia IA until 11:45 PM CDT

A special weather statement has been issued for Charles City IA, Rockford IA and Rudd IA until 11:15 PM CDT

An Air Quality Alert has been added for Minnesota and lasts all the way through Saturday, August 2nd. This means that all our Wisconsin and Southeastern Minnesota counties are currently under an Air Quality Alert. Sensitive groups should try to limit outdoor activities 🔥.

We need your help documenting severe storm impacts from last night. Please report any downed trees/limbs, structural damage, etc. Include your location (e.g. 2 miles west of Winona) and any pertinent details (e.g. tree diameter estimate). 💨🌳🌲

A special weather statement has been issued for Platteville WI, Lancaster WI and Cuba City WI until 3:45 AM CDT

Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Oelwein IA, Fayette IA and Maynard IA until 2:00 AM CDT. This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH!

Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Oelwein IA, Fayette IA and Maynard IA until 2:00 AM CDT. This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH!

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Oelwein IA, Fayette IA and Maynard IA until 2:00 AM CDT

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Sparta WI, Tomah WI and Viroqua WI until 1:30 AM CDT