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It's been a siege of severe weather this week. Another rash of storms is firing up in some of the same areas hit earlier. Our latest forecast shows where tornadoes, hail and flooding rain could happen again.

A devastating tornado tore through the hillsides of Rochester, Minnesota, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Video footage captured at 1:05 PM shows multiple homes with roofs completely ripped off, partial second levels destroyed, and countless trees snapped like toothpicks across residential neighborhoods. The twister carved a destructive path through Rochester's communities, scattering debris across yards and streets as it moved through the area. Residents are now assessing the extensive damage to homes and properties throughout the affected hillside neighborhoods. Emergency crews are on scene surveying the destruction and checking on residents in the tornado's path.

Multiple tornadoes tore through Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin on Friday, leaving heavy damage in Lena, Illinois, and forcing evacuations in Rochester and Marion, Minnesota.

Cameras were rolling as a tornado spun up and struck areas near Rochester, Minnesota, live on The Weather Channel on Friday afternoon. The twister didn’t appear to be actively causing any significant damage at the time, but it was just the first confirmed tornado in a large-scale threat. This is part of a possible severe weather outbreak in the Midwest and Plains Friday afternoon and evening. For the latest forecast, click here.