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Severe storm potential Thursday and Friday

Severe storm potential Thursday and Friday

Humidity is remarkably higher as of late morning Thursday, compared to the same time the day before. Central Minnesota is the most prone for wind damage Thursday. This rolls out of here by early Friday morning. Onto the weekend, friends! We made it!
by Ben Cathey

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Drought conditions worsen across Minnesota

Drought conditions worsen across Minnesota

Minnesota's drought situation took another step in the wrong direction this week, with the latest drought monitor showing expanding dry conditions and the expanding of severe drought in southwestern Minnesota.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Spotty to scattered rain, thunder chances through Friday

Spotty to scattered rain, thunder chances through Friday

We’ll have some additional chances at spotty to scattered shower and thunderstorm development through Friday. The weekend is shaping up to be mainly dry and very warm.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Tornado Watch, three rounds of strong storms ahead

Tornado Watch, three rounds of strong storms ahead

After a quieter daytime Wednesday, strong thunderstorms impact southwestern Minnesota late tonight. More thunderstorms are here through Friday. The weekend looks pleasant, with some 90s here next week.
by Ben Cathey

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Dry for most Wednesday ahead of increasing thunder chances

Dry for most Wednesday ahead of increasing thunder chances

Most of Minnesota will remain dry Wednesday with high clouds increasing. Scattered storms move into western Minnesota Wednesday evening. Storm chances increase statewide into Thursday and Friday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Storm chances increase for Wednesday and Thursday

Storm chances increase for Wednesday and Thursday

Minnesota is about to trade sunshine for storm chances as a more active weather pattern settles into the Upper Midwest. While a few storms could become severe, the bigger story may be the opportunity for widespread, beneficial rainfall as meteorological summer gets underway.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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High pressure brings sunshine Tuesday ahead of late-week thunder chances

High pressure brings sunshine Tuesday ahead of late-week thunder chances

High pressure brings abundant sunshine for Tuesday into the start of Wednesday. We’re still tracking hopeful rain, thunder chances for Wednesday night into Thursday, Friday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Tracking stormy weather's return later week

Tracking stormy weather's return later week

Rain was really split across the state last weekend. We have a more active rainy pattern ahead from late this Wednesday until Friday.
by Ben Cathey

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Spotty showers Monday with better chances later this week

Spotty showers Monday with better chances later this week

The pattern remains very warm with temperatures averaging 5 to 10 degrees above normal through the week. We’ll have spotty showers Monday with better chances later in the week.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Rainy start to meteorological summer; summer-like temperatures persist

Rainy start to meteorological summer; summer-like temperatures persist

Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms continuing through Monday before a more organized rain event arrives later in the week. Temperatures running warm through start of June.
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