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Final round of storms before a large stretch of summer heat arrives

Final round of storms before a large stretch of summer heat arrives

Parts of Minnesota are gearing up for one final round of scattered thunderstorms before a prolonged stretch of hot, dry summer weather settles across the region.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Extreme heat Sunday into next week across Minnesota

Extreme heat Sunday into next week across Minnesota

There could be a couple of raindrops later Friday into early Saturday but the looming story is the heat next week across Minnesota.
by Ben Cathey

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Minnesota drought conditions mostly unchanged despite recent rains

Minnesota drought conditions mostly unchanged despite recent rains

Drought conditions remain largely entrenched across parts of central and western Minnesota, according to this week’s latest U.S. Drought Monitor report. While recent rainfall has been beneficial for many areas, it just wasn’t enough.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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More comfortable Thursday and Friday before the heat builds

More comfortable Thursday and Friday before the heat builds

Temperatures and dew points will be ever so slightly lower Thursday and Friday. Enjoy that because heat is building over the weekend into next week.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Last big wave of rain before calmer days

Last big wave of rain before calmer days

There’s quieter weather Wednesday afternoon across much of Minnesota, although late evening thunderstorms are expected in southeastern Minnesota into La Crosse, Wis. A heat wave starts Sunday and continues for much of next week.
by Ben Cathey

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Unsettled Wednesday then cooler before heating up next week

Unsettled Wednesday then cooler before heating up next week

We’ll see scattered showers and storms ahead of a cool front in southern Minnesota Wednesday. Cooler, less humid air moves in for a couple days before heat builds this weekend.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Flood watch, severe weather for central Minnesota Tuesday night

Flood watch, severe weather for central Minnesota Tuesday night

There’s a risk of severe weather and flash flooding across a band of central Minnesota Tuesday night into Wednesday. Weather threats should ease after that but a heat dome builds back in for the weekend.
by Ben Cathey

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Unsettled and stormy 36 hours ahead

Unsettled and stormy 36 hours ahead

More storms are expected to develop Tuesday evening into Wednesday and again late Wednesday. Flash flooding and severe weather are possible.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Severe weather potential Monday night into Wednesday

Severe weather potential Monday night into Wednesday

We are in scorching hot and muggy season across the state. Rain is back later Monday afternoon in the northwest, then it moves south toward Minneapolis and St. Paul near midnight. There are several more rounds of rain ahead and we’re heating back up next weekend.
by Ben Cathey

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