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A prolonged period of intense weather is affecting Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, and western Minnesota until Thursday, with the National Weather Service alerting residents about wind gusts hitting 90 miles per hour, hail measuring up to 2 inches, and isolated tornadoes occurring near the North Dakota-South Dakota line. The Storm Prediction Center has classified this area with a Slight Risk Level 2 out of 5. Major routes such as I-94 and I-90 face significant dangers from flash floods and debris. The afternoon of Wednesday presents an increased threat of tornadoes as a secondary low pressure intensifies close to the state border.

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00:00Five states are under siege right now.

00:02The National Weather Service has issued severe thunderstorm warnings,

00:06stretching across Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, and western Minnesota,

00:12with wind gusts reaching 90 miles per hour and 2-inch hail already reported.

00:18Isolated tornadoes have touched down near the North Dakota-South Dakota border overnight.

00:22And forecasters say the threat intensifies again Wednesday afternoon

00:26as a secondary low deepens along the state line.

00:30Interstates 94 and 90 are at serious risk from flash flooding and falling debris.

00:36Drivers are urged to avoid travel in affected corridors.

00:39This is a multi-day event.

00:41Another round of storms is expected Thursday before the system finally clears.

00:45If you are in these five states, seek shelter now

00:48and monitor your local National Weather Service alerts continuously.

Powerful Storms Impact 5 States — 90mph Winds, Tornadoes

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