Gusty winds increase the fire concerns Monday
Most of Minnesota sees temperatures climb back into the 90s
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Monday turns even hotter than the weekend was for much of Minnesota. Storms north bring some rain but also winds that increase the fire risk.
Monday’s forecast
Thanks to a southerly flow, Minnesota is starting off warm, with a few 50s, but most of the state in the 60s.
That pattern, along with mostly sunny skies, push almost the entire state back into the 90s for highs Monday.
The southerly flow also helps cut off some of the smoke coming in from the Canadian fires, so there should be less haze on Monday.
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By the afternoon, a weak cold front dips into northern Minnesota, bringing isolated showers and storms along with it for the northern edge of the state.
Rain totals stay light for most areas, under a quarter inch except for any spots right under a strong storm. Isolated severe weather is possible, with damaging winds and large hail as the threat.
That front also turns winds in northern Minnesota westerly by the afternoon and gustier. The gusty winds, plus any winds with thunderstorms, elevate fire concerns, because with our already dry conditions across Minnesota, that wind could easily spread any fires that develop.
The front slowly slides south over the next couple days, moving that slight rain chance along with it. Meanwhile, temperatures stay high.
That extended forecast will be updated around 9 a.m.
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