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Scattered clouds Tuesday with temperatures trending up
We’ll have more scattered clouds today, but temperatures will be back above normal, ranging from the upper 60s to mid-70s. It will be even warmer later in the week. 
Tropical Cyclone Nine expected to intensify
A strong low-pressure system in the northwestern Caribbean is forecasted to strengthen this week, potentially bringing heavy rainfall and flash flooding to Florida’s Gulf Coast.
More cool sunshine, then temperatures trend back upward this week
Sunshine and dry weather persist through the week. Temperatures will be warming up back to above-normal readings for mid to late week. 
Pleasant fall-like temperatures, warm-up mid week.
Expect seasonal temperatures to start the work week, with highs warming to near 80 by mid-week. The forecast looks dry and quiet, with little to no chance of precipitation.
Crisp, cool Sunday; first day of fall
Normal temperatures are expected at the start of the work week, with highs warming back into the upper 70s by Wednesday. There’s little to no precipitation in the forecast due to high pressure overhead.
Additional showers and storms for Saturday night; cooler, dry Sunday
Spotty showers and thunderstorms are expected mainly in the metro area and southeastern Minnesota. Cooler temperatures are forecast for Sunday, with highs in the upper 60s. A dry spell is anticipated this week as high pressure moves in.
Stormy start to Saturday; cooler Sunday
Saturday will begin with showers and thunderstorms, with redevelopment expected in the afternoon and evening. It will be one more warm day in the 80s before a cold front moves in, dropping temperatures into the 60s for Sunday.
Fall colors update; weekend outlook
Fall colors are starting to show for parts of Minnesota, thanks to the extended period of above-average temperatures. The weekend outlook indicates spotty shower chances, along with a significant temperature drop expected for Sunday.
More comfortable and dry Friday with cooler air by Sunday
Friday will be dry, slightly cooler, but still warm. Dew points will be considerably lower making it more comfortable. Showers are possible over the weekend ahead of even cooler air.