![]() | MESOSCALE DISCUSSION 2087 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0524 PM CDT Tue Sep 16 2025 AREAS AFFECTED...Arrowhead of Minnesota CONCERNING...Severe potential...Watch unlikely VALID 162224Z - 170030Z PROBABILITY OF WATCH ISSUANCE...5 percent SUMMARY...A few strong-severe thunderstorms are developing over the Arrowhead region of Minnesota. Some risk for hail/wind can be expected with these storms. DISCUSSION...Southern extent of SK/ON short-wave trough is influencing the international border region, especially the Arrowhead of MN. Strong boundary-layer heating has contributed to substantial buoyancy across this region, and inhibition is currently negligible ....... more |