LIVE UPDATES: Tornado watch extended to Twin Cities metro, western Wisconsin

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Strong storms are expected Monday afternoon with a moderate risk for severe weather, including tornadoes. Here are the latest live updates: 

A tornado watch has been issued for much of Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Reports are coming in for quarter-size hail in the Windom area. 

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Cottonwood, Jackson, Watonwan, and Brown counties until 3:45 p.m., with the potential for hail as well in excess of an inch. The storm is moving northeast at 60 mph. 

A tornado warning has been issued for northwestern Cottonwood County and eastern Murray County until 3 p.m. There is also a severe thunderstorm warning in Jackson and Nobles counties until 3:30 p.m. 

Meanwhile, a tornado watch is active for southwestern Minnesota. The watch is likely to later include the Twin Cities metro. 

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