Monday's severe weather moving through Minnesota is creating dangerous conditions. According to the National Weather Service, a tornado was observed near Fairmont, Minnesota on Monday afternoon. The federal agency says it also received "multiple tornado reports" near Winnebago in Faribault County.

The National Weather Service warned thunderstorms are likely Monday across central and eastern Minnesota, with the possibility of hail and tornadoes.

A Tornado Watch is in effect for portions of eastern Iowa, specifically in our far northwestern communities. This goes until 11:00 p.m. Monday evening.

(Valley) -- KMAland residents should be on their guard for possible severe weather this afternoon and evening.

The upper Midwest braced Monday for severe thunderstorms with the potential for strong tornadoes. The National Weather Service said the highest risks — a 4 on a scale of 1 to 5 — were in portions of southern Minnesota,