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From the 90s to severe storms into a cooldown

From the 90s to severe storms into a cooldown

We’ll be hotter and muggier Tuesday and Wednesday. There’s potentially severe weather Wednesday with a risk level of three out of five in parts of the state.
by Ben Cathey

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A stormy and steamy few days ahead

A stormy and steamy few days ahead

We’re in for a steamy and stormy few days. We’ll have several chances of storms — some severe — especially Wednesday. It will also be hot and humid before a cool front moves in later in the week.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Heavy rains and flash flooding with slow moving storms

Heavy rains and flash flooding with slow moving storms

The calm weather won't last long as heat, humidity and multiple rounds of thunderstorms return to Minnesota over the next several days.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Air quality concerns, rain returns

Air quality concerns, rain returns

An air quality alert remains in effect across much of Minnesota through Sunday evening as elevated ground-level ozone levels create unhealthy conditions for sensitive groups. Beyond the air quality concerns, rain chances return late Sunday into Monday before summer heat and humidity arrive in full force by the middle of next week.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Mild weekend, stormy next week

Mild weekend, stormy next week

Storms are possible Friday. A severe thunderstorm watch is posted across much of central and southern Minnesota until 11 p.m. The weekend looks lovely. More rain arrives Monday with strong or severe storms Wednesday.
by Ben Cathey

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A whiff of weather, can you smell the rain? Science says yes

A whiff of weather, can you smell the rain? Science says yes

Have you ever stepped outside after a summer rain and immediately thought, “Wow, it smells amazing out here!” That earthy, fresh, almost nostalgic scent has a name: petrichor.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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More spotty storms Friday then a warm, mostly dry weekend

More spotty storms Friday then a warm, mostly dry weekend

Look for more spotty thunderstorms Friday with a mix of clouds and sun. The weekend will be mainly dry and very warm. More stormy and hot weather is on tap for next week.
by Sven Sundgaard

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