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Hotter Thursday with more storms possible

Hotter Thursday with more storms possible

Thursday will be hotter with highs near 90 degrees. More storms are possible later in the afternoon into the overnight. We have additional storm chances Friday and Saturday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Stormy Wednesday night; July Fourth looks rainy

Stormy Wednesday night; July Fourth looks rainy

Expect several more quick-hit thunderstorms in the days ahead. None of these storm complexes will affect all parts of the state. Temperatures will stay above average. At least a few thunderstorms are likely on the Fourth of July.
by Ben Cathey

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Minnesota weather: Storm risk upgraded on Wednesday

Minnesota weather: Storm risk upgraded on Wednesday

Every day the forecast features heat, with storms skipping a day, from Monday to Wednesday to Friday to Sunday. Next up, we get some thunder at the southern end of Minnesota. We could also pick up some more haze by Wednesday.
by Ben Cathey

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Storm chances, heat and humidity continue

Storm chances, heat and humidity continue

The heat and humidity continue but it won’t be quite as humid Tuesday. Temps will cool slightly by early next week and we’ll have some additional storm chances.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Minnesota weather: Damaging winds and dangerous humidity

Minnesota weather: Damaging winds and dangerous humidity

The highest temperatures are Monday and Tuesday, but we’ll continue to feel the vice grip of heat and humidity all week long.
by Ben Cathey

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Dangerous heat peaks Monday; heat index could reach 110 degrees

Dangerous heat peaks Monday; heat index could reach 110 degrees

Dangerous heat is expected to blanket much of the Upper Midwest Monday afternoon, with heat index values climbing as high as 110 degrees. Extreme heat warnings and heat advisories are in effect as one of the hottest days of the summer arrives.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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How to beat the heat this week

How to beat the heat this week

Minnesota is swapping comfortable summer weather for several days of dangerous heat and humidity. Even after the sun goes down, temperatures will remain unusually warm overnight, offering little relief and allowing heat stress to build from one day to the next.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Stormy start to Sunday, dangerous heat ahead

Stormy start to Sunday, dangerous heat ahead

A stormy start to Sunday with thunderstorms before an extended stretch of dangerous heat and humidity settles in for much of the week.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Heat on the horizon as scorching temperatures and humidity return

Heat on the horizon as scorching temperatures and humidity return

After a comfortable stretch of weather, a major pattern change is arriving. Thunderstorms will be the first sign of it Sunday morning, followed by a prolonged stretch of dangerous heat and humidity that could last through much of the week.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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