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Our “second summer” has ended. After 7 consecutive days with highs in the 80s in the Twin Cities metro area, we’ll probably top out in the upper 60s to around 70 today.  I guess that’s appropriate, since the astronomical start of autumn is at 2:50 a.m. on Monday. 

Most of Minnesota and western Wisconsin will see Sunday afternoon highs in the 60s, but a few spots will touch 70.

Highs in the 70s return to many locations on Monday:

Most areas will reach the 70s on Tuesday, with some lower 80s possible in southwestern Minnesota:

Twin Cities metro area highs are projected to reach the upper 60s Wednesday through Friday.

Far northern Minnesota and far southern Minnesota could see some rain showers at times this Sunday.  Elsewhere in Minnesota, including the Twin Cities, a passing light sprinkle is possible. Updated weather information can be heard on the MPR 

, and you’ll also see updated weather info on the MPR News 

Heavy rainfall is possible in parts of eastern Iowa and far southern Wisconsin, where flash flood watches continue through Sunday evening:

Showers and thunderstorms are expected to spread across Minnesota and western Wisconsin as we go through Tuesday afternoon and evening. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's North American Mesoscale forecast model shows the potential rain pattern Tuesday and Tuesday evening:

A few strong or severe thunderstorms will be possible late Tuesday, so check forecast updates.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has issued a 

 that shows many areas with substantial fall color in northern Minnesota:

Keep in mind that the fall color report includes all deciduous trees, not just maples. The brilliant fall colors will expand across the remainder of Minnesota in the next couple of weeks.

Tropical Storm Jerry could affect Bermuda Tuesday into early Wednesday.  The 

You can hear my live weather updates on Minnesota Public Radio at 7:49 a.m. Thursdays and Fridays and at 7:35 a.m., 9:35 a.m. and 4:35 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday.

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Our stretch of July-like weather has ended and our Sunday will have an autumnal feel to it. A few spots in Minnesota will see some showers at times, but the steady rains have shifted into Iowa and southern Wisconsin. Temps rebound a bit on Monday and Tuesday. Leaf-peepers will like the latest fall color report.

Feels like September again; some great fall colors to the north

Go Deeper.

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