(KNSI) - A High Wind Warning is in effect for portions of central Minnesota starting at 10:00 p.m. tonight through 7:00 Friday morning. The National Weather Service says northwest winds of 30 to 40 miles per hour are expected, with gusts up to 65 mil...

A winter storm watch has been issued for the southern half of Minnesota, including the Twin Cities, and parts of Wisconsin this weekend.

“Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for [high-profile] vehicles,” the National Weather Service warns. “People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.”

Storms will move through Minnesota and rest of Midwest Today/Friday morning and again Saturday night into Sunday. The 1st Storm is a fast moving Clipper from Canada that will push Rain and Gusty Winds into the Twin Cities this Thursday afternoon.

Minnesota is due for a one-two punch of winter weather heading into the weekend, culminating in what forecasters predict could be up to a foot of snow in the south metro area on Sunday. First, a strong storm system will bring a mix of rain,

With southeastern Minnesota bracing for a major winter storm this weekend, utility crews throughout the region are busy today preparing for a windstorm. The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for the Rochester area from midnight tonight through 10 AM tomorrow.

After some nice sunshine Wednesday, clouds are racing back in Thursday ahead of the next storm system. Heavy snow develops north with rain south. Another system moves in this weekend.