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Thunderstorms Disrupt Weekend Plans Across Multiple States
16 Aug
Summary
- Severe thunderstorms hit the Midwest, with 1-2 inches of rain in some areas
- Thousands of customers left without power due to the storms
- Extreme heat and humidity expected in central and eastern US
According to the latest weather reports, severe thunderstorms have been impacting the Midwest region over the past day. Several west metro areas have seen at least 1-2 inches of rain, while the Twin Cities are expected to be hit by scattered thunderstorms throughout the morning.
As of 2025-08-16T18:24:45+00:00, the severe thunderstorm watch that was in effect until 9 am local time has since expired, but the storms continue to move through the region. While the storms have been losing strength, heavy rainfall and gusty winds remain key threats, with wind speeds reported in the range of 40-50 mph.
The severe weather has also taken a toll on the power grid, with Xcel Energy Center's outage map showing nearly 7,000 customers remaining without electricity as of the current time. AccuWeather has predicted that severe thunderstorms will continue to impact multiple regions across the United States throughout the weekend, bringing the risk of flash flooding, gusty winds, and lightning.
In addition to the severe storms, the weather forecast also calls for above-normal temperatures in the central and eastern United States, with the potential for heat index values reaching as high as 105-110 degrees in the Mid/Lower Mississippi Valley through the weekend and into early next week.
