Severe thunderstorms swept through Minnesota on Monday, producing at least two confirmed tornadoes along with damaging hail and torrential rain. One tornado and funnel cloud touched down between Nicollet - as captured - and North Mankato in southern Minnesota,

Tuesday will give Minnesota a break from stormy weather, but it won't last long. It'll be a quiet day, with drier air moving in behind Monday's front. Expect a high around 80, with partly sunny skies and lower humidity. Storm chances return late on Wednesday and again on Thursday.

NOAA weather radios across a large portion of central and southern Minnesota won’t broadcast storm warnings Monday should they be needed as the National Weather Service upgrades its system that delivers alerts.

A tornado remains on the ground between Nisswa and East Gull Lake, Minnesota, as of 4:47 p.m., according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The storm is moving east toward Merrifield. Officials have issued a tornado warning,

A massive tornado was spotted in Nisswa, Minnesota, on Monday amid a state-wide tornado watch. Meanwhile, a warning remained in the nearby Brainerd.

"TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris," the warning said.

Dry (quiet) weather returns Tuesday into Thursday, with more strong storms firing Friday and Friday night. A hot front pushes temperatures to 90 degrees or beyond this weekend, with dew points in the 70s. It may feel like 100 degrees. Instant dog days!

Several parts of Minnesota were on a tornado watch on Monday, with twisters rapidly approaching populated areas like Minneapolis, Twin Cities, and St Paul