As many parts of Minnesota prepare for a day of potentially severe storms and possible tornadoes​, a number of schools in Minnesota have already announced early closures.

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

It’s a busy day at the National Weather Service offices in Chanhassen, where meteorologist Nick Carletta has his eyes on six screens, watching for storms that could bring violent weather to the Twin Cities in the form of high winds,