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Smoky haze and hot days take hold

Smoky haze and hot days take hold

Minnesota remains under a statewide air quality alert as wildfire smoke from Canada continues to blanket the region. Meanwhile, summer-like temperatures are expected to persist through early next week, with highs in the 80s and 90s.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Heat and haze: Air quality concerns and warm temperatures

Heat and haze: Air quality concerns and warm temperatures

Wildfire smoke drifting south from Canada is expected to worsen our air quality, while sunshine and above-normal temperatures will lead us into the weekend.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Decreasing clouds Thursday with a few showers, then much warmer

Decreasing clouds Thursday with a few showers, then much warmer

We have lingering instability yet Thursday for southern Minnesota where there will still be a few showers. Clouds will decrease and things heat up Friday into the weekend. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Brighter and warmer Thursday but isolated showers linger 

Brighter and warmer Thursday but isolated showers linger 

Our dreary system is slowly moving out Wednesday night into Thursday. Isolated showers are still possible for southern Minnesota Thursday but we’ll also see more sun and warmth. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Lingering disturbance brings more spotty showers, clouds Wednesday

Lingering disturbance brings more spotty showers, clouds Wednesday

An upper level low continues to spin clouds and spotty showers across the region Wednesday. That system will move out Thursday allowing for brighter skies and much warmer temperatures. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Spotty showers, clouds linger into Tuesday night and Wednesday

Spotty showers, clouds linger into Tuesday night and Wednesday

We’ll continue to see cloud and spotty showers linger into tonight and Wednesday before sun returns Thursday. Much warmer air builds in for the weekend. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Spotty showers Tuesday as high pressure moves east

Spotty showers Tuesday as high pressure moves east

After abundant sun the last couple of days, high pressure is departing and allowing for some spotty showers and thunder Tuesday with a lingering chance Wednesday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Quiet skies for a day of remembrance

Quiet skies for a day of remembrance

Light winds and partly cloudy skies set the tone for our day of remembrance. Temperatures are seasonable for late May, with a warm-up on the way. Spotty shower chances return Tuesday and Wednesday.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Another calm night in the forecast

Another calm night in the forecast

It’s another quiet night across the area, with calm and dry conditions holding steady. Rain chances increase by midweek, followed by a nice warmup heading into late next week.
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