A NEXT Weather Alert is in place Sunday morning as storms move across southern Minnesota. That system features gusty winds and flooding downpours. It will weaken as it lifts toward the Twin Cities, leading to some dry time this afternoon.

As storms approach the Twin Cities and eastern Minnesota, they are weakening, prompting fewer severe thunderstorm warnings. However, there is still heavy rain, strong winds and plenty of lightning and thunder. There is a special weather statement for winds and heavy rain in the Twin Cities through 7:30 a.m. on Saturday.