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Best chance for a welcome soaking rain Wednesday night into Thursday.

A June-like weather pattern emerges this week.

Light showers Tuesday are the precursor to a much wetter weather pattern that finally brings needed rain back to Minnesota.

Northern Minnesota stays the warmest part of the state again Tuesday, while more clouds and a few rain showers move into southern Minnesota.

Minnesota has been very dry so far this May, leading to fire concerns and burning restrictions.  A shift in the weather pattern finally brings needed soaking rain back into the forecast by Wednesday.

A broad shift in the weather pattern brings warmer air across Minnesota and much higher precipitation chances as the week progresses.

After morning fog lifts, Minnesota can expect mostly sunny weather with above average temperatures for Monday.

If you’re still hoping for rain, hang in there. Periods of rain are expected in many areas Wednesday through Friday. We’ll also see summery dew points later this week.

We have above-normal temps in the forecast this week, and many areas will also get some much-needed rain.

Temps will be above normal again today. We have the details, plus who may see some rain.