ALT Storm Prediction Center severe weather outlook for Monday depicting southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin in a Moderate Risk for severe storms (level 4 of 5). Areas outside of this are in an Enhanced Risk (level 3 of 5). All hazards are likely - large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes, a few strong. There will be multiple rounds, beginning as early as Monday morning. The strongest storms are expected in the afternoon, with the threat ending by late-evening.

ALT Storm Planning Timeline. If the forecast calls for severe weather in a few days, start preparing now: make sure that you have emergency supplies; know your safe places; have a family communications plan. The day before, forecast accuracy continues to improve: adjust plans; make sure your phone can receive WEAs; ensure your shelter is clean and accessible. The day of, remain vigilant and aware of any active Watches - a Warning may be issued at a moment's notice: remind your family of the communication plan; know how to evacuation and/or get to safety from wherever you are; whenever a Warning is issued, you may only have seconds to take action!

ALT Know where to go when sheltering at home from a tornado. Quickly move to your basement and bring your emergency supply kit. If you have no basement, move to an interior room with no windows. Top floors DO NOT protect you. Exterior rooms and room with windows DO NOT protect you. No place outside is safe from a tornado.