Temperatures will continue to fall over the next few days

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We’re on Doppler watch across Minnesota Saturday afternoon and evening. 

It’s not what we meteorologists would call a potent severe weather situation. But there will be just enough moisture and instability in the atmosphere Saturday afternoon to pop a few strong to possibly severe storms. Keep in mind that severe limits according to NOAA are for 1” or greater diameter hail, and winds of 58 mph or greater. 

NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center paints the marginal (low) risk zone across Minnesota Saturday. (image above)

Here is NOAA’s technical discussion for storm chances Saturday in our region. 

So keep an eye out for a few feisty to potentially severe storms Saturday. 

Our long-advertised heat wave next week looks more likely by the day. NOAA’s 6 to 10-day temperature outlook paints a red zone of above-average temperatures across most of the U.S. next week. 

Both the European and American GFS models continue to crank out highs in at least the mid-90s for much of Minnesota next week. A few models suggest temperatures will approach 100 degrees in parts of South Dakota and possibly Minnesota by next Wednesday or Thursday.

Here’s NOAA’s GFS model’s steamy temperature output for 4 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. 

So enjoy the temperate weekend and get ready for some significant heat next week. 

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Paul Huttner

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Watch for scattered strong thunderstorms Saturday afternoon into evening. 

Marginal severe risk Saturday; major heat wave ahead next week

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