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More sunshine, warmer; showers possible Friday

August 9, 2022 9:00 AM

By Sven Sundgaard

Temperatures will be back well into the 80s Tuesday and Wednesday. Parts of southern and western Minnesota will even see a slight, temporary rise in dew points. The next chance of some rain comes late Thursday into Friday.

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Warmer Tuesday, lots of sun; rain possible Friday

August 9, 2022 6:32 AM

By Sven Sundgaard

Temperatures will be back above normal, with 80s spreading across most of central and southern Minnesota Tuesday and Wednesday with more sunshine. Showers and thunderstorms are possible again Friday.

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A comfortable night, warmer Tuesday

August 8, 2022 5:05 PM

By Sven Sundgaard

Our mini cool spell continues with another comfortable night across Minnesota Monday night. Temperatures start to heat back up to above normal readings Tuesday and Wednesday with the next chance of rain, thunder coming Friday.

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Minnesota gets needed rainfall; 'mega-rains' rising

August 8, 2022 2:00 PM

By Sven Sundgaard

A little of Minnesota’s thirst was quenched over the weekend in some areas that really needed rainfall most. Rainfall amounts were more extreme for some places, however, especially in Iowa and Illinois.

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Sun breaks out Monday, sticks around this week

August 8, 2022 9:13 AM

By Sven Sundgaard

A beautiful stretch of weather develops Monday with lots of sunshine and comfortable temperatures in the 70s statewide. It’ll be a little warmer Tuesday and Wednesday and dry until Friday or Saturday.

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Sun returns Monday through Wednesday

August 8, 2022 6:31 AM

By Sven Sundgaard

Sunshine returns Monday after some much needed weekend moisture. High temperatures will be mainly in the 70s statewide Monday. It’ll be well into the 80s for most of southern and western Minnesota Tuesday with sunny skies much of the week.

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Rain/thunderstorm chances Sunday evening and overnight; quiet weather this week

August 7, 2022 5:45 PM

Many areas will see rain at times Sunday evening and overnight, along with some embedded thunderstorms. We have details on that, plus a look at the week ahead.

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Update on Sunday rain chances, plus a look at the week ahead

August 7, 2022 10:30 AM

We have a map of rainfall totals for the first part of the weekend, plus a look at our Sunday/Sunday night rain potential. The week ahead looks fairly nice, with a cool start.

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Steadiest Sunday a.m. rains in far southern Minnesota; update on p.m. rain chances

August 7, 2022 8:07 AM

The steadiest Sunday morning rains are expected in far southern Minnesota, where a flood watch continues. We have an update on that, plus a look at afternoon and evening rain chances.

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Sat. night rain heaviest in far southern Minn.; shower/t-storm chance on Sunday

August 6, 2022 5:50 PM

Far southern Minnesota could see some strong thunderstorms and heavy rain Saturday evening and overnight. We have details on the flood watch in that area, plus shower and thunderstorm chances elsewhere this weekend.