A continuous channel of extreme to exceptional drought now covers a zone from near Bemidji in the northwest, south along either side of the Mississippi River through the Twin Cities, then southward into southeastern Minnesota.
The latest drought monitor shows extreme and exceptional drought increasing across Minnesota. A slowly moving storm system could bring beneficial rains this weekend.
Summer temperatures continue Thursday with highs in the low 80s. Friday will still be warm, but a slow moving system brings occasional rain showers Saturday into early next week.
It’s going to be another July-like day Wednesday with highs well into the 80s across southern Minnesota. Rain and cooler temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Another summerlike day is on the way Wednesday with highs in the 80s south and 70s north. A storm system still looks to bring rainfall for the weekend.
Temperatures are running 10 to 20 degrees warmer than average this week. The pool of summerlike warmth will linger over the Upper Midwest through at least Thursday.
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