Cooler but still well above normal this week

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Our refreshingly cool shot of Canadian air this week gives way to southerly breezes. You’ll notice the heat and sticky factor climbing as we hit the weekend. Highs in the mid-80s are back into next week. And dew points in the slightly sticky mid-60s return.

July was another wet month in Minnesota. The Twin Cities picked up 6.48 inches of rainfall last month. That’s 2.44 inches above average. The 24.81 inches of precipitation in the Twin Cities makes this the fifth wettest year to date so far.

Central and southern Minnesota have been the primary focus of heavy summer rains. Rainfall coverage has been more spotty in northern Minnesota. 

Climate Reality Project event opens in the Twin Cities Friday

 and runs through Sunday. They expect 1,200 people to attend this event this weekend. 

 on cities and climate change between St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey at the event Sunday.

My special Friday Climate Cast interview with former Vice President Al Gore will air around 5:44 p.m. Friday afternoon on All Things Considered. 

Tune in Friday for Climate Cast and monitor @MPRWeather for updates. 

Weather and Climate News

Updraft® - Minnesota Weather News

Paul Huttner

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August opens with summery heat and humidity. Rain will be scarce.

NOAA temperature forecast for Minneapolis via Weather Bell

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, via Weather Bell

Twin Cities National Weather Service

Climate Reality Project event in Minneapolis 

Summer returns; 5th wettest year so far

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