Muggy Independence Day, with thunderstorms
Strong thunderstorms built across Iowa and the Dakotas Sunday night. Widespread showers and thunderstorms will spread northeastward across just about all of Minnesota, including the Twin Cities area, this Monday morning.
Severe storm potential
Some thunderstorms could become severe Monday morning. The Storm Prediction Center has posted a slight (level 2 of 5) risk of severe weather this morning into afternoon for a large portion of central to southeastern Minnesota and then most of Wisconsin. Most of the rest of Minnesota, in the dark green, has a marginal (level 1) risk of severe weather.
Warm and humid Fourth
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Statewide, expect afternoon high temperatures generally from the 70s in the north to the upper 80s and maybe 90 southwest, but much cooler near Lake Superior. The Twin Cities will have a high near 87 with the afternoon dew point approaching a very-muggy 70.
Fireworks outlook fairly promising
Most of the storms should clear out of Minnesota Monday afternoon. The main chance of lingering scattered showers or a few thunderstorms during the later evening hours will probably be north of the Twin Cities area, up toward Duluth and the Arrowhead.
Unsettled week
Much of the upcoming week will bring typical July weather: typical heat and humidity, along with widely scattered showers and thunderstorms most days.