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A Slight Risk Has been put out for parts of Iowa, Southeast Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin. The included the entire local area. A cold front will slowly slice into the very hot and humid airmass we are under, sparking thunderstorms in the afternoon. These storms will be capable of producing tornados, but strong winds and large hail along with heavy torrential downpours and flooding will be the main risks. Localized areas of rain exceeding 2 inches are possible. People should be aware there is a risk of severe storms after 12pm this afternoon.