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It's a fair-ly muggy forecast; relief is on the way

Rain chances Tuesday night into early Wednesday

Minnesota State Fair
With temperatures in the '90s and high humidity, Minnesota state Fair goers took advantage of cool water mist at a coffee concession, Aug. 26, 2013, in Falcon Heights, Minn.
AP Photo | Jim Mone

The heat and humidity aren’t going anywhere just yet. Muggy conditions will stick around through Monday before a cold front sweeps through and brings a noticeable drop in dew points.

Another muggy day to start the week

It was a hot and humid day across Minnesota, with heat indices topping 100 degrees in southwestern Minnesota and dew points climbing into the 70s. The combination of heat and humidity made for some oppressive conditions, especially across southwestern Minnesota.

Sunday afternoon temperatures
Sunday afternoon temperatures.
Synoptic Data

Unfortunately, the muggy weather isn’t quite finished yet. Warm and humid conditions will continue into Monday, with temperatures remaining in the 80s and dew points staying elevated. That means it will continue to feel sticky and uncomfortable, particularly during the afternoon.

Highs for Monday
Highs for Monday.
National Weather Service

The big change comes Monday as a cold front moves through Minnesota from west to east. Behind the front, dew points will drop sharply, bringing much drier and more comfortable air into the state.

Dew point Sunday 7 p.m. to Monday 7 p.m.
Dew point Sunday 7 p.m. to Monday 7 p.m.
NOAA via WeatherBELL Analytics

Northern Minnesota will see some of the first relief, with dew points dropping into the 50s. The Twin Cities metro will remain muggy through at least the first half of Monday before the drier air arrives.

Another chance for rain will arrive late Tuesday into early Wednesday as a disturbance moves across the region, potentially bringing more widespread light rain.