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day 1 spc

Thunderstorm risk followed by a chilly weekend

May 18, 2022 8:51 AM

By Sven Sundgaard

Thunderstorms will pop up Wednesday in northern and central Minnesota with warmer temperatures statewide. Another risk of thunderstorms develops Thursday with possible severe weather.

MPX story WED

Thunderstorm chances then a cool weekend

May 18, 2022 6:26 AM

By Sven Sundgaard

Scattered thunder showers will pop up Wednesday afternoon in northern and central Minnesota. It will also be warmer Wednesday in the 70s and 60s.

Lightning streaks across the sky

Severe storm risk increases Wednesday and especially Thursday

May 17, 2022 5:27 PM

By Paul Huttner

Scattered severe storms may develop both Wednesday and Thursday afternoon.

Severe weather risk areas

Scattered rain for southern Minnesota and the Twin Cities this evening

May 17, 2022 12:49 PM

By Paul Huttner

It’s a mix of sunshine with a few showers and T-Storms this week.

5 day precip

Unsettled pattern next several days

May 17, 2022 8:35 AM

By Sven Sundgaard

Southern Minnesota will see showers Tuesday while northern Minnesota will remain dry. Thunderstorms will pop up in northern Minnesota Wednesday afternoon.

Tue QPF

Showers return for some Tuesday, the first of a few rounds

May 17, 2022 6:29 AM

By Sven Sundgaard

Scattered showers will spread east across southern Minnesota Tuesday making for cloudier skies and cooler temperatures. Wednesday will be warmer with thunderstorms to the north.

Rainfall forecast

Tuesday showers favor southern Minnesota; severe risk returns Thursday

May 16, 2022 5:10 PM

By Paul Huttner

Our next weather system looks light.

Sawbill Lake north of Tofte, Minn.

Ice-out up north is near latest on record

May 16, 2022 2:02 PM

By Paul Huttner

Our frigid April has produced some of the latest ice-out dates on record in northern Minnesota.

5 day QPF

Stormier pattern develops after Monday

May 16, 2022 8:40 AM

By Sven Sundgaard

Monday will bring a continuation of beautiful weather and normal temperatures. Showers arrive for some Tuesday with an unsettled pattern ahead.

highs Mon alt

Sunny start to the week, stormier mid to late week

May 16, 2022 6:31 AM

By Sven Sundgaard

It’s a beautiful start to Monday with seasonably cool temperatures and clear skies. Most of Minnesota will see lots of sun with near normal temperatures. Northern Minnesota will have more clouds.