Warmer Monday and through midweek; scattered showers at times
The short version of this week’s weather outlook: a warmup through Thursday with a few chances of showers and thunderstorms. Then we’ll get more seasonable temperatures and fairly dry weather for the weekend. Here is a snapshot look for the Twin Cities area:
Now some meteorological details
Dry high pressure perched over Minnesota will bring us a mix of sun and some clouds, much lighter winds and warmer temperatures for Monday. High temperatures will range from the mid-70s in northern Minnesota to the low and mid 80s in central and southern sections.
The Twin Cities should have a high around 82 with a west wind of just 5 to 15 mph. Isolated sprinkles are possible across eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin by late afternoon and evening.
Warming trend to continue
Expect warmer temperatures into midweek. The Twin Cities will likely flirt with 90 on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Dew points will surge for Wednesday and Thursday as well, due partly to airflow from the Gulf of Mexico but also evapotranspiration from the fast-growing cornfields of the Corn Belt.
Chances of showers and thunderstorms at times Monday night through Thursday
Unstable air ahead of an advancing cold front and atmospheric ripples aloft will generate occasional showers and thunderstorms this week. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely to track eastward across central and southern Minnesota Monday night.
Stronger storms could build Tuesday afternoon. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Storm Prediction Center has posted a marginal risk (level 1 of 5) for southeastern Minnesota and much of Wisconsin for later on Tuesday.
Wednesday should bring scattered showers and storms to northern parts of Minnesota. A marginal risk has been posted for much of northern and central Minnesota for Wednesday.
Thursday will bring scattered showers and probably thunderstorms likely to reach many parts of the state.
Mostly pleasant for the Fourth of July weekend
High temperatures will fall back to near-normal values for the Friday-Monday period. Some July popup thunderstorms are possible, as usual, but the weather pattern looks rather dry.
