Update on Labor Day weekend heat: some records will be broken
Heat advisory for Twin Cities Saturday afternoon thrrough Monday afternoon
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Hot and hotter. That describes our weekend forecast.
Heat details
The average Twin Cities high temperature is 78 degrees on Sept. 2. Parts of the metro area could reach the mid-90s this Saturday afternoon.
Saturday highs in the 90s are expected across most of Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with 80s in north-central and northeastern Minnesota plus far northwestern Wisconsin.
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Sunday high temps will reach at least the upper 90s across most of central and southern Minnesota plus west-central Wisconsin. Some spots in the Twin Cities metro area and southwestern Minnesota will hit 100 degrees:
Far northern Minnesota will have Sunday highs in the lower 90s, with some spotty upper 80s possible.
Labor Day high temps will be well into 90s in most areas, with 80s in far northern Minnesota:
Our weekend high temperatures could break a few records.
Here are the existing Twin Cities record high temperatures for Sept. 2 through Sept. 4:
The Twin Cities Sept. 3 (Sunday) record high seems most likely to be broken, but the Sept. 4 record high could also be broken or tied.
Heat advisory
The National Weather Service has posted a heat advisory for the Twin Cities metro area from 3 p.m. Saturday to 7 p.m. Monday:
Here are details of the heat advisory:
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 241 AM CDT Sat Sep 2 2023 MNZ060>063-068>070-021545- /O.NEW.KMPX.HT.Y.0008.230902T2000Z-230905T0000Z/ Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota- Including the cities of Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, and Hastings 241 AM CDT Sat Sep 2 2023 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 100 expected. * WHERE...Hennepin, Anoka, Ramsey, Washington, Carver, Scott and Dakota Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heat during the day combined with warm temperatures overnight remaining in the mid 70s will provide little recovery time from the heat. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
The NWS has posted links to cooling centers in Hennepin County and Ramsey County.
When will it cool down?
Twin Cities metro area highs are projected to reach the mid 90s on Tuesday, followed by highs around 80 degrees on Wednesday and Thursday, then lower 80s on Friday.
Drought lingers
The U.S. Drought Monitor report filed on Thursday showed 75.47 percent of Minnesota in drought:
Extreme drought (shaded red) covered 10. 06 percent of Minnesota. Most of the Twin Cities metro area is in severe drought (shaded orange). Any rainfall after 7 a.m. Tuesday is not included in this week’s map.
This week’s drought report has 81.62 percent of Wisconsin in drought:
Rain chances
Parts of central and east-central Minnesota and west-central Wisconsin saw some showers and thunderstorms Saturday morning. A bit of rain clipped the far northern part of the Twin Cities early Saturday morning.
There could still be an isolated shower in the southern third of Minnesota today, but most of Minnesota plus western Wisconsin are expected to be rain-free Saturday afternoon through Sunday.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms could move into parts of northwestern Minnesota on Labor Day.
You can hear updated weather information for Minnesota and western Wisconsin on the MPR News network. Also check out the MPR News display of National Weather Service radar.
You can check these National Weather Service sites for updated weather info: Twin Cities, Duluth, La Crosse, Wis., Sioux Falls, S.D., and Grand Forks, N.D.
Programming note
You can hear my live weather updates on MPR News at 7:35 a.m., 9:35 a.m. and 4:39 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday.
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