While Minnesota was at risk of derecho conditions on Monday, the storms that arrived in the evening didn't quite qualify. Instead, a second, southern storm track that traveled from South Dakota through Northern Iowa, before linking up with the northern system that hit Minnesota, likely qualified as a derecho.

MINNEAPOLIS — A derecho is possible across the Dakotas and central and southern Minnesota about midday Monday into Monday night, bringing a significant wind threat. Wind gusts over 75 mph are possible, along with heavy rain and embedded tornadoes within the line.