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Widespread soaking rainfall continues Wednesday

Storms bring 1 to 2-plus inches of rain across much of Minnesota, so far

Rain gauge at the Huttner Weather Lab
Rain gauge at the Huttner Weather Lab Tuesday. The inner tube holds 1 inch. Another inch is located in the outer collection tube.
Paul Huttner | MPR News

Talk about a million-dollar rain.

Farmers around Minnesota who planted crops in the past few weeks we’re hoping for a good soaking. This week’s weather system has delivered critical rainfall that will boost crops in the coming weeks.

It’s still raining around much of Minnesota Tuesday. Preliminary rainfall totals show more than 2 inches of rain at many locations in southern Minnesota with 1 inch or more into central Minnesota.

The chart below shows some select rainfall totals Tuesday. Keep in mind many of these are reports from the morning and additional rain has fallen.

Rainfall totals
Rainfall totals
Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network

This system has dropped more than 2 inches of rain in southern Minnesota, including the greater Twin Cities area. In central and north-central Minnesota, around 1 inch or more has fallen from Park Rapids through the Brainerd Lakes area through the Lake Mille Lacs area.

Temperatures in the rain zone will continue to run about 10 to 20 degrees cooler than normal Wednesday.

Forecast high temperatures Wednesday
Forecast high temperatures Wednesday
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Lighter rain will continue through Wednesday. Our weather will turn sunnier and drier starting Thursday. Most of the Memorial Day weekend will feature a mix of sun and clouds. The highest chance of a spotty shower comes on Memorial Day.

Forecast high temperatures Saturday 2
Forecast high temperatures Saturday
NOAA

There are signs of 70s and 80s returning later next week.

Stay tuned.

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