Thunderstorm chances then a cool weekend

Thunderstorms will pop up in central and northern Minnesota

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Late day thunderstorms are possible from the Twin Cities north
National Weather Service

Scattered thundershowers will pop up Wednesday afternoon in northern and central Minnesota. It will also be warmer Wednesday in the 70s and 60s.

Chance of thunderstorms late Wednesday and Thursday  

It will be a little warmer again Wednesday with increasing dew points.

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Forecast high temperatures Wednesday
National Weather Service

A quick-moving disturbance along the Minnesota/Canada border will combine with daytime heating and moisture to produce scattered thunderstorms in central and northern Minnesota.

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Showers and thunderstorms pop up Wednesday north and central Minnesota
College of DuPage Weather

Another risk of thunderstorms exists Thursday. A slight risk of severe weather is possible for much of the southern half of Minnesota.

A cool weekend after the storms

After the thunderstorm risk Thursday night, temperatures are cooling off for the weekend with highs in the 50s and 60s south but only 40s in northern Minnesota. Many areas in northern Minnesota will see frosty conditions Friday and Saturday nights.

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Forecast low temperatures Saturday night
National Weather Service

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