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Keep an eye on the sky for fireworks

Keep an eye on the sky for fireworks

If you're planning to wrap up your Independence Day with fireworks, don't forget to check the radar before heading out. While the weather won't be a washout, scattered thunderstorms could develop Saturday evening and briefly impact some celebrations.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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4th of July parades get a pass, storms return this afternoon

4th of July parades get a pass, storms return this afternoon

Happy Fourth of July! Most of today's celebrations will have favorable weather, but a few isolated storms could briefly interrupt the festivities.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Storms flare late, again on the Fourth

Storms flare late, again on the Fourth

We’ll still be tracking scattered showers and non-severe thunderstorms for Independence Day. Saturday won’t be totally dry, necessarily, but at least we won’t have quite as much lightning as in recent days.
by Ben Cathey

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More chances of storms but a dry break early next week

More chances of storms but a dry break early next week

Morning shower and thunderstorm activity will fizzle with decreasing clouds for midday. More storms will be possible tonight and Saturday but overall a dry break Sunday into Tuesday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Flooding threat in southern Minnesota; more storms, heat ahead

Flooding threat in southern Minnesota; more storms, heat ahead

The chaotic “ring of fire” weather pattern continues through at least the Fourth of July. While helpful showers will ease Minnesota’s drought conditions, they will throw some challenges into planning around outdoor activities this holiday weekend.
by Ben Cathey

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Minnesota's drought gets a breather, not a break

Minnesota's drought gets a breather, not a break

After several rounds of beneficial rainfall, Minnesota's drought has finally caught a breather. While recent storms have helped prevent conditions from worsening and even chipped away at the state's most intense drought, large portions of central and northern Minnesota remain thirsty heading into July.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Water rescues and roads closed: Torrential rains cause flash flooding in southern Minnesota

Water rescues and roads closed: Torrential rains cause flash flooding in southern Minnesota

Torrential rain early Thursday led to flash flooding across parts of southern Minnesota, leading to water rescues and forcing several roadway closures, including Interstate 90. It has since reopened.
by Andrew Krueger, Cathy Wurzer, Lukas Levin and Molly Castle Work

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Hotter Thursday with more storms possible

Hotter Thursday with more storms possible

Thursday will be hotter with highs near 90 degrees. More storms are possible later in the afternoon into the overnight. We have additional storm chances Friday and Saturday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Stormy Wednesday night; July Fourth looks rainy

Stormy Wednesday night; July Fourth looks rainy

Expect several more quick-hit thunderstorms in the days ahead. None of these storm complexes will affect all parts of the state. Temperatures will stay above average. At least a few thunderstorms are likely on the Fourth of July.
by Ben Cathey

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