Temperatures in the 90s and dew points in the 70s will give us steamy conditions Thursday afternoon into early Thursday evening. The weekend looks cooler and mainly dry.
Drought conditions have expanded in Minnesota, although the latest drought monitor doesn’t include Tuesday and Wednesday rainfalls. Expect excessive heat and severe storms Thursday.
President Joe Biden plans to announce new steps to address the extreme heat that has threatened millions of Americans, most recently in the Southwest. The White House says officials are working on worker protections, improved weather forecasts and more accessible drinking water.
After some lingering spotty thunderstorms early Thursday in some areas it will again be hot and humid south. Excessive heat warnings and heat advisories go through 8 p.m. Thursday. We’ll also see more possible storms.
The city of Minneapolis has pools, beaches, wading pools and splash pads plus a few water parks to help people stay cool amid sweltering temperatures. They were busy Wednesday.
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