A cold front will touch off showers, storms and even snow up north Friday. Some storms could be severe in southeastern Minnesota. A chilly weekend is on the way with warmer air again Monday.
Thursday is our statewide tornado drill day as part of Minnesota Severe Weather Awareness Week. The drill is designed to help schools, businesses and families practice what to do in the event of a tornado warning and to ensure everyone knows where to go for shelter.
National Weather Service meteorologist Tyler Hasenstein told Morning Edition that Thursday’s tornado siren tests are intended to encourage people to make a severe weather plan.
Temperatures will be 20 to 25 degrees above normal Thursday. A cold front will bring scattered showers Friday followed by much colder air for the weekend.
Dense fog and low clouds have settled in following Monday night’s storms, creating a slow and gloomy start to the day. A stretch of warm temperatures and additional storm chances will continue through the week before a sharp cooldown arrives this weekend.
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