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A couple more hot days then some hopeful rain chances

A couple more hot days then some hopeful rain chances

We’ll be near 90 degrees still Wednesday and Thursday. We have a decent chance of needed rain and thunder Thursday night into Friday followed by more seasonable temperatures.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Why meteorologists love using dew point and ignore relative humidity

Why meteorologists love using dew point and ignore relative humidity

As meteorologists, one of the questions we hear all the time is: “Why don't you talk about relative humidity?” After all, it's the humidity number most people see on weather apps and forecasts. The answer is simple: relative humidity doesn't tell the whole story.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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More heat, rain Thursday, dry to follow

More heat, rain Thursday, dry to follow

We’ve had some rain at times, sure, but drought is building into parts of Minnesota and there’s only really one widespread chance of rain at a statewide level in the next few days. That happens at the same time as highs stay in the lower 90s.
by Ben Cathey

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Still near 90 degrees next few days

Still near 90 degrees next few days

High pressure keeps sunshine in place Tuesday. It will still be hot with highs near 90, but dew points will be just muggy instead of oppressive like early Monday.
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Ultra-humid feel will crumble Monday but this week will stay hot

Ultra-humid feel will crumble Monday but this week will stay hot

We’ll stay near 90 in the coming days. The best chance for widespread rain this week comes Thursday as the broader heat dome begins to buckle and a northwest flow centers over Minnesota.
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One of the muggiest days on record for the Twin Cities

One of the muggiest days on record for the Twin Cities

If it felt like you could swim through the air this morning, there was a reason: Twin Cities dew points climbed into the low 80s, approaching all-time record territory.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Still hot Monday but subtle cooling for midweek

Still hot Monday but subtle cooling for midweek

A weak cool front is moving across the state but it will still be hot Monday. Temperatures and dew points will drop just a bit for Tuesday. Storms are possible by the end of the week.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Conditional storm threat with heat continuing Monday

Conditional storm threat with heat continuing Monday

Some storms are possible Sunday evening and overnight, mainly northeast Minnesota into Wisconsin. The heat continues this week, though not quite as hot and humid by Tuesday.
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Extreme heat Sunday with some possible storms

Extreme heat Sunday with some possible storms

It will be a steamy one Sunday with afternoon heat index values over 100 degrees. Storms are possible late Sunday into the night. A weak cool front will drop temps and dew points, but just slightly.
by Sven Sundgaard

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The once and future fires: Boundary Waters explained

The once and future fires: Boundary Waters explained

We’re looking at the weather that preceded the “July Lightning Event” fires aka the Boundary Water fires. Plus, what does the next few months look like?
by Ben Cathey

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