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rt828mtka

Warmer Sunday and on the Fourth of July; update on rain chances

July 2, 2022 6:07 PM

We’ll see temps and dew points on the rise for Sunday and Monday. Some of us will have some rain at times. We have an update for the rest of this holiday weekend.

rt0530lakemay

Showers/t-storms at times this holiday weekend, but many dry hours too

July 2, 2022 10:22 AM

We’ll see some rain at times this Fourth of July holiday weekend, but we’ll have many dry hours too. We have the updated weekend weather details.

rt0610creek2

Showers at times this Saturday, with a t-storm also possible

July 2, 2022 6:57 AM

We have an update on Saturday rain chances and a look at temperatures.

rt0701mpls

A summery Fourth of July weekend; scattered showers and thunderstorms at times

July 1, 2022 6:04 PM

The July Fourth holiday weekend is here! We have details on Minnesota and western Wisconsin weather over the next three days.

fri highs 8am

Lots of sun Friday; some weekend thunder chances

July 1, 2022 8:50 AM

By Sven Sundgaard

Temperatures will be cooler Friday and Saturday. The chance of a few showers and thunderstorms returns to the region over the weekend. Expect lots of sun Friday with occasional clouds moving into the picture over the weekend.

Fri highs 7pm

Nice Friday; some weekend thunder chances

July 1, 2022 6:29 AM

By Sven Sundgaard

We’ll enjoy temperatures below 90 and with more comfortable dew points Friday and Saturday. The risk of some showers and thunder increases late Saturday.

rt0616har

A pleasant Friday; near-normal July Fourth weekend temps

June 30, 2022 8:40 PM

Temps and dew points will be lower on Friday. We have an update on your July Fourth holiday weekend weather.

rt0626sky

Thursday afternoon/evening t-storm chance; pleasant Friday

June 30, 2022 3:20 PM

Some of us could see a shower or thunderstorm this afternoon or evening, then we’ll have pleasant Friday weather. We have details on all that, plus a look at the holiday weekend.

Thu highs 9am

Becoming hot, muggy Thursday; cooler Friday

June 30, 2022 9:00 AM

By Sven Sundgaard

After some early morning showers and thunder, clearing skies will heat things up. Highs will be near 90 again in the south, but a cool front is sweeping across the state.

Thu highs 6pm

Some morning showers, thunder then hot

June 30, 2022 6:27 AM

By Sven Sundgaard

Some scattered showers and thunder will move through early Thursday. Skies will clear and temperatures will heat up to near 90 again by afternoon.