Minnesota weather: Tornado Watch expires after strong storms clear

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Late-October warmth and humidity set up a severe weather threat for the Twin Cities Metro on Wednesday, bringing strong storms and a tornado watch. 

Strong storms, tornado watch 

What we know:

A tornado watch is in effect until 9 p.m. for parts of Minnesota, including the Twin Cities and parts of Wisconsin. The National Weather Service allowed the watch to expire for Minnesota just after 7 p.m. A threat, while low, remains in western Wisconsin until 9 p.m.

Very strong storms are morning east-northeast around 30 mph, north and south of the Twin Cities metro. 

Humidity, sunshine and above average temperatures led to this late fall severe weather. 

Extended forecast 

What's next:

Looking ahead, temperatures will be above average but cooler. Halloween is expected to be cloudy with temperatures in the high to mid 50s.