Updraft

Severe thunderstorms crossed central Minnesota last night. They dumped large to severe hail in their path.

Skies will clear Tuesday, bringing a warm and sunny afternoon before the weather turns wet and colder again.

Storms across parts of Minnesota Tuesday morning are moving out and fog will be lifting, making way for widespread sunshine and mild afternoon temperatures.

A warm front may trigger a few scattered thunderstorms overnight. NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center has issued a marginal severe risk for central Minnesota.

The upper air maps suggest a colder than average weather pattern emerging later this week.

Monday and Tuesday stay mild and bring chances for showers and possibly storms, then colder air returns the second half of the week.

Monday brings mild temperatures, more clouds and a couple chances for rain.

Temperatures slowly ramp up the next couple of days. Details on that, plus a look at Monday precipitation chances and who may hear thunder Monday night. We also have an update on the flooding that’s taking place along some rivers.

It’ll be a sun-splashed Sunday across much of Minnesota plus western Wisconsin. We have details on our mild temperatures and a look ahead to our next chance of rain. We’ll also take a look back at the record-setting snow of April 2018.

Pleasant April weather is on tap for most areas this Sunday. We have details on our temperatures and the areas that may see some precipitation.