The Brief
- Strong overnight storms led to storm warning sirens in the Twin Cities late Saturday night and early Sunday morning.
- There were five Doppler-confirmed tornadoes were reported in Carver County early Sunday morning and two others reported near Canby.
- Some Twin Cities residents are waking up to downed trees after heavy rain, strong winds and lightning hit the area overnight.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Many Minnesotans woke up to severe weather warnings and sirens as widespread storms across Minnesota led to downed trees and power outages.
So far, there have been five Doppler-confirmed tornadoes reported in Carver County as of Sunday, with two others reported near Canby.
Xcel Energy reports thousands of customers are still without power in the Twin Cities. Some areas, such as parts of Minneapolis and St. Louis Park, have an estimated restoration time of Monday afternoon.
Downed trees across Minnesota
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Many residents woke up to downed trees and debris in the area that blocked paths and roadways. …