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Weekend temperatures will be more like mid-August than almost October
The very warm, dry weather continues into the weekend along with sunny skies. There’s little rain in the forecast and only a brief cool spell midweek next week. 
Warmest September on record continues through Sunday
Most of Minnesota is running between 5 and 8 degrees warmer than normal this month.
Hurricane Helene making landfall Thursday night as a major hurricane
Hurricane Helene will be making landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida Thursday evening. Damaging hurricane-force winds and destructive storm surge threaten Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Drought expands significantly across Minnesota
While a few lucky spots have received rain, most of Minnesota has been very dry this September. This has allowed abnormally dry and moderate drought conditions to expand. 
Copy and paste weather: More sun, more above-normal temperatures
Temperatures remain well above normal and sunshine continues Thursday into the weekend. Dry weather persists into next week as well. 
Hurricane Helene expected to reach Category 4 strength
Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region late Thursday.
High pressure dominates Minnesota skies. August-like warmth ahead.
After scattered clouds Tuesday, we’re back to sunnier skies Wednesday and the rest of the week thanks to high pressure. High temperatures will be near 80 for southern Minnesota into Saturday. 
Helene likely to rapidly intensify Wednesday
Helene is likely to undergo rapid intensification on Wednesday.