The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning Monday for the Twin Cities metro area, set to last until 10:30 p.m. The warning covers Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Scott, Washington, southeastern Anoka and south-central Wright counties.

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of the central and eastern United States, with meteorologists warning of a potential derecho, a rare and destructive storm system that can pack hurricane-force winds.