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Near record temperatures roll on, storms pause

Near record temperatures roll on, storms pause

After a bunch of record high temperatures were broken on Tuesday, we’ve cleared out even faster on Wednesday, and it could end up even hotter in many cases! Much of the coming week will be dry, so expect some drought conditions to expand.
by Ben Cathey

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Steamy again Wednesday with isolated, spotty thunder

Steamy again Wednesday with isolated, spotty thunder

It’ll be another very warm, muggy day Wednesday. Isolated and spotty thunder will be possible again. High pressure brings more stable conditions Thursday into the weekend.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Intense heat, a few stronger storms through midweek

Intense heat, a few stronger storms through midweek

"While we started out really cloudy, centering around the Twin Cities, we scrubbed away a lot of clouds from the anticipated overnight thunderstorm complex. Temperatures will skyrocket and we have a heat risk in place through the afternoon."
by Ben Cathey

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Spotty thunderstorms, very warm Tuesday and Wednesday

Spotty thunderstorms, very warm Tuesday and Wednesday

It’ll be a very warm day Tuesday with highs in the 80s to near 90. Spotty thunder is possible Tuesday and Wednesday followed by high pressure making for dry, warm weather.
by Sven Sundgaard

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‘Moderate’ heat risk the next few days

‘Moderate’ heat risk the next few days

Minnesota braces for dangerous heat, spotty storms and growing drought concerns this week.
by Ben Cathey

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Evening storm threat with a hot Memorial Day ahead

Evening storm threat with a hot Memorial Day ahead

A slight risk for severe storms returns to parts of Minnesota Sunday night as scattered thunderstorms develop during the evening hours and track east overnight. A few storms could produce large hail and damaging winds before quieter, but much hotter, weather settles in for Memorial Day.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Stubborn cloud cover clears overnight; big warmup on the way

Stubborn cloud cover clears overnight; big warmup on the way

Our stubborn cloud cover lingered across much of Minnesota Saturday afternoon, though clearing has already started to develop in southern Minnesota and around parts of the Twin Cities metro. Those skies should continue to improve through the evening, leading to mostly clear conditions overnight and a calmer start to Sunday.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Warm-up on the way after spotty Saturday showers

Warm-up on the way after spotty Saturday showers

Lingering clouds and spotty showers will keep northern Minnesota cooler Saturday before sunshine and rising temperatures return, kicking off a warmer Memorial Day weekend.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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