National Weather Service

Authorities are warning people to stay away from the floodwaters as additional heavy rains are forecast for the region.

The strongest storms today are expected in southern Minnesota and into Wisconsin, and they could pack a punch. Damaging winds up to 80 mph, large hail, and a tornado or two are possible into the overnight. Here's where and when.

Officials warn that scammers may try to contact tornado victims and seek financial or other sensitive information.

Betty's Pies, a popular North Shore tourist business, is located near the fire and is included in the evacuation zone.

The National Weather Service also reported that a semi-truck was flipped by a tornado near Elgin.

Ice and a wintry mix will impact Southeast Minnesota overnight into Thursday, creating hazardous travel conditions before changing back to rain.

Strong winds, low humidity, and very dry vegetation will create a critical risk for wildfires throughout much of Minnesota on Saturday.

The storm system has dropped in excess of 20 inches of snow in southeastern Minnesota.

As of noon on Sunday, some areas of Rochester are reporting more than a foot of accumulation.

The predicted track of the storm system has shifted the band of the heaviest snow to the north.