Wintry mix spreads across Minnesota

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Much of southern and western Minnesota felt our first 90-degree heat of the summer Monday. The hottest air mass of the year so far pushed north to the Canadian border Monday afternoon.

Temperatures hit 97 degrees at Ortonville and Appleton in western Minnesota Monday afternoon.

Our early June heatwave extends into Tuesday. Look for another day with highs into the 90s across southern Minnesota.

Severe weather risk increases Tuesday afternoon and evening across Minnesota. 

’s (SPC) latest update maintains an enhanced risk for severe storms across southern Minnesota Tuesday afternoon and evening.

Here’s more insight from the Twin Cities NWS office in their Monday afternoon 

There is still some question in my assessment as to precisely where storms will form Tuesday. Several models suggest the main focus for severe cells could be just south of the Twin Cities. 

One important note. Forecasting convective severe weather in summer is often an hour-by-hour process. Pay close attention to evolving forecasts, watches, and warnings Tuesday across central and especially southern Minnesota.

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Heat and humidity will fuel strong to severe storms Tuesday.

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Forecast high temperatures Tuesday afternoon

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NOAA HRRR model from 3 pm to 10 pm Tuesday

Hot front: 90s arrive; tracking severe storm risk Tuesday

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