A cool front will continue to be the focus for some storms later in the day Friday. It will still be steamy south while northern Minnesota will be much more comfortable. Cooler air moves in statewide by Saturday.
Cooler air moves across the state Friday for the weekend. Isolated thunder is still possible. The weekend will be comfortable before things heat up again some next week.
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.
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