Excessive heat watch in effect through Sunday

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Strong to severe thunderstorms spread across much of Minnesota Friday evening and overnight Friday night. Severe weather reports can be found 

.  Some strong to severe thunderstorms are still possible early Saturday morning in portions of south-central and southeastern Minnesota and southwestern Wisconsin.

Another batch of thunderstorms may develop later Saturday afternoon and Saturday evening. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s North American Mesoscale forecast model shows the potential rain pattern Saturday afternoon through Saturday night:

You can hear updated weather information on the MPR 

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The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center’s severe weather outlook for Saturday and Saturday night shows a slight risk (shaded yellow) of severe weather across much of Minnesota and Wisconsin;

Slight risk means that scattered severe thunderstorms are possible. The late afternoon and evening hours would be the prime time for severe weather today, based on model info. SPC will issue an updated severe weather outlook around 8 a.m. today.

Saturday highs reach the 90s in the Twin Cities metro area and much of southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin:

Saturday dew points will be well into the steamy 70s:

Due to expected heat index values in the 100 to 110 range, an excessive heat warning will run from 11 a.m. to 9.p.m. for the Twin Cities metro area and much of southern Minnesota:

Here are details of the excessive heat warning:

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 426 AM CDT Sat Jul 18 2020 MNZ059>063-065>070-073>077-082>084-091-181730- /O.CON.KMPX.EH.W.0002.200718T1600Z-200719T0200Z/ Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Renville-McLeod-Sibley- Carver-Scott-Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Watonwan- Blue Earth-Waseca-Martin- Including the cities of Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, St James, Mankato, Waseca, and Fairmont 426 AM CDT Sat Jul 18 2020 ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 9 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency, call 9 1 1. An Excessive Heat Warning means that a prolonged period of dangerously hot temperatures will occur. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a dangerous situation in which heat illnesses are likely. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Southeastern Minnesota has a heat advisory from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. this Saturday. The heat advisory in west central Wisconsin runs from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. today.

This Updraft blog will be updated by around 10 a.m. with updated info on your weekend weather and a look at the week ahead.

You can hear my live weather updates on MPR News at 7:35 a.m., 9:35 a.m. and 4:35 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday.

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Get ready for a steamy Saturday. An excessive heat warning runs from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. for the Twin Cities metro area and southern Minnesota. We have details on the heat and the chance of strong thunderstorms later this afternoon and this evening.

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