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.

The center of a tropical disturbance in the Gulf has begun to move across land, bringing heavy rainfall to parts of northeastern Mexico and South Texas.