Damage reports have been filed after tornado activity in northern Minnesota on Thursday evening. Severe storms brought large hail, strong winds and tornado activity to the eastern half of Minnesota starting Thursday afternoon, and weather officials have received two reports of tornadoes to the northwest of Duluth.

A reported tornado that touched down northwest of Duluth snapped trees in half and ripped apart a shed in the small Minnesota city of Cotton.

Heads-up northwestern Ontario, all severe thunderstorm threats are likely Thursday. Meteorologist Nadine Powell, highlights the risks and timing.