Monday had most of the ingredients needed for severe weather in southern Minnesota, but the absence of certain conditions kept it from becoming the worst-case scenario. Heavy rain, small hail and

In the afternoon and evening, isolated storms could become intense fast, with very large hail, destructive wind gusts and even tornadoes possible. Southeastern Minnesota, including the Twin Cities, is under a moderate risk for severe weather.

Forecasters are warning that damaging winds, large hail, and even tornadoes could hammer the upper Midwest on Monday.