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Additional showers and storms for Saturday night; cooler, dry Sunday

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.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Stormy start to Saturday; cooler Sunday

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.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Fall colors update; weekend outlook

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.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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More comfortable and dry Friday with cooler air by 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. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Severe weather threat Thursday afternoon and evening

Severe weather threat Thursday afternoon and evening

Strong showers and thunderstorms are possible late Thursday afternoon into Thursday evening as a cold front marches across the state. The primary threats include large hail, damaging winds and a potential for tornadoes.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Drought returns to Minnesota after several months of wet weather

Drought returns to Minnesota after several months of wet weather

After a wet spring and summer, the rains have nearly stopped in September. Most of the state is abnormally dry now and moderate drought has returned to southwest Minnesota. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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One last muggy day Thursday. Strong storms possible late afternoon

One last muggy day Thursday. Strong storms possible late afternoon

Enjoy one last muggy day Thursday ahead of a cool front that will touch off potentially strong storms later in the afternoon. Friday will be a little cooler and less humid.  
by Sven Sundgaard

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