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July was hottest month on record for the Lower 48. Here’s why

July was hottest month on record for the Lower 48. Here’s why

The hottest month in the 132-year contiguous U.S. temperature record wasn't simply a month of scorching afternoons. It was a month when the country, on average, had an unusually hard time cooling down.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Storms for some, otherwise warm and muggy for a couple days

Storms for some, otherwise warm and muggy for a couple days

Morning showers and thunderstorms will dissipate in southern Minnesota. Clouds will decrease and we’ll have a warm and muggy couple of days. Cooler, drier air moves in late week.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Seasonable temperatures with mainly isolated thunderstorm chances

Seasonable temperatures with mainly isolated thunderstorm chances

Temperatures will be in the low to mid-80s for the first half of the week before cooler air moves in. We’ll be looking at just isolated to spotty thunderstorm chances.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Quiet weather settles in after one more rain chance

Quiet weather settles in after one more rain chance

The next meaningful chance for rain arrives late Monday night into early Tuesday morning, followed by several days of mainly dry weather. Temperatures will remain close to seasonal averages through Wednesday before cooler Canadian air arrives later in the week.
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Rain and storms wind down, stretch of drier air ahead

Rain and storms wind down, stretch of drier air ahead

A stormy start to Sunday across southern Minnesota will give way to improving conditions Sunday afternoon. Drier weather follows before the next chance for rain arrives early Tuesday.
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Overnight storm chances with marginal severe weather threat

Overnight storm chances with marginal severe weather threat

Minnesota remains locked into a somewhat active weather pattern, bringing periodic chances for showers and thunderstorms through the upcoming week. While there will be several opportunities for rain, there will also be plenty of dry hours mixed in. Temperatures are expected to stay close to seasonal averages through midweek before trending slightly cooler by next weekend.
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Pleasant weekend start gives way to unsettled weather

Pleasant weekend start gives way to unsettled weather

Plenty of sunshine, low humidity, and temperatures in the lower 80s will make for a nearly perfect August day to spend outside. It’s the kind of forecast that reminds us summer still has plenty left to offer.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Meandering frontal boundary to touch off spotty storms

Meandering frontal boundary to touch off spotty storms

A weak cool front will touch off some spotty midday thunder Friday. Muggy air will move south and then march back north over the weekend. Monday may yield better rain chances.
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