Hot and dry weather continue to deepen Minnesota’s drought situation. A pattern change could make a dent in the drought over the next week, starting with a potent storm that hits the state Friday.
Hot and humid weather lingers until Friday, then temperatures plunge by the weekend. The same front ushering in cooler air also brings both needed rain and a severe weather risk.
Fire weather favors southerly winds pushing fires northward this week. Warm temperatures continue, dew points in the 60s keep some humidity in the fire zone.
Heat spreads across Minnesota Tuesday and humidity levels continues to rise. The fire risk remains a concern, and portions of the state are dealing with smoke and haze.
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