After weeks of flooding along many Minnesota rivers, the first days of May have brought reason for optimism. Floodwaters are receding more quickly than anticipated in some communities — allowing cleanup to begin.
Spotty showers and thunder will be confined to southern Minnesota Friday and become more widespread statewide Friday night into Saturday. Most showers look to be north Sunday with isolated storms late Sunday south.
An unsettled stretch develops with some spotty showers across southern Minnesota Friday, expanding north Friday night into Saturday. Temperatures will still be mild in the 60s and even 70s but cooler along the North Shore.
Thursday will be our warmest day yet with highs in the mid-70s across southern Minnesota. The chance of showers increases into Friday and the weekend for much of the state. After a pause, signs of spring are rapidly progressing again.
Thursday will be warm with 70s across southern Minnesota and 60s north. The North Shore will continue to be cooler. Shower chances increase on and off Thursday night into the weekend.
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