Temperatures more typical of summer continue across Minnesota most of our first full week of fall, with sunshine the first part of the week, then a few showers late in the week.
A pleasant Saturday will lead us into an extended period of summerlike temperatures beginning on Sunday. Scattered rain showers could arrive later next week.
With wind speeds in excess of 120 miles per hour, Sam was a Category 3 hurricane and was expected to become a Category 4 by Sunday. But forecasters say it currently poses little threat to land.
A comfortably cool Saturday will be followed by warmer-than-normal temperatures on Sunday and for the upcoming week. Our next chances of rain will arrive later next week.
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