Another sultry day at the fair on Sunday
Dew points remain elevated in the 60s
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Sunday is shaping up to be a warm and humid day at the Minnesota State Fair, with steamy dew points remaining in the 60s and afternoon temperatures climbing into the lower 80s.
For fairgoers in the Twin Cities, the overall forecast looks favorable, although there is a chance for rain and thunderstorms farther west.
Sultry Sunday with late sunshine
After areas of patchy fog and cloud cover early, expect a mix of sunshine and clouds developing in the afternoon, with temperatures warming into the low 80s.
Dew points in the 60s will make it feel noticeably humid once again, especially during the afternoon.
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The heat won't be extreme, but the combination of warmth and humidity could make a busy day walking around the fairgrounds feel a little steamy.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop Sunday afternoon and evening across western Minnesota, where instability will be greatest.
A few of those storms could become strong, with gusty winds and hail possible. However, the storm activity should have a difficult time maintaining strength as it moves east.
Overall, fairgoers can expect another pleasant day at the Minnesota State Fair, with warm temperatures, elevated humidity, and generally dry weather sticking around.
