7pm Update5pm Update4pm Update:Update at 3:35pmThe tornado watch corresponding to the 2:40pm update (below) was just posted. in addition...A tornado watch will be issued for the area outlined in red. There is a line of towering cumulus clouds (3:35p) that will form the basis of strong thunderstorms by early evening. Update at 2:40pmA tornado watch will be issued for the area outlined in red: parts of western Wisconsin. the southeast half of Minnesota and northern Iowa. The NWS SPC has, within that area, outlined an area from the Twin Cities to about Ames, IA where the potential for strong or violent tornadoes exists. I will post the tornado watch when it is issued. First Tornado Watch of the Day, 12:40pmPlease note: in addition to tornadoes, damaging wind gusts to 80 mph (power failures likely) and3.5" hail are likely to occur. ---12:45pm, forecast below is still valid. Subtle Changes to The Tornado Outlook for This Afternoon and EveningIf you will recall,