Weather

June should be Minnesota’s wettest month, but it’s been dry and so much hotter than average that the heat has accelerated drought conditions. The newest data shows dramatic changes just within the past week.

A cold front making its way across Minnesota is causing big weather contrasts around the state and brings a chance for strong storms to southeastern Minnesota.

Look for thunderstorms Wednesday evening and then overnight from northern Minnesota southeastward into central Minnesota and northern Wisconsin. Thursday’s strong storms should be mainly in southeastern Minnesota.

The heat and humidity Minnesota has seen during much of June returns ahead of a storm system that brings much of Minnesota a risk for strong storms.

The heat and humidity Minnesota has seen so much of June returns Wednesday and includes a chance for severe weather, but not much rain along with it.

After a brief taste of cooler temperatures, the heat that has been so prevalent this June returns and brings a severe weather risk along with it.

Following another brisk morning Tuesday, temperatures warm quickly across Minnesota, with hot weather returning Wednesday. The same pattern that funnels in the heat also returns rain to the state along with a severe storm risk.

Minnesota began Tuesday cold enough for a couple spots of frost near the northern border, but temperatures rebound into the 70s for most of the state by the afternoon.

The storm Sunday night damaged more than 100 homes, toppled trees, knocked out power and caused multiple injuries.

Following Sunday’s storm, temperatures turned much cooler, but the heat is already on its way back, with 90s back again by Wednesday.