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More typical summer temperatures ahead
Temperatures will be closer to average as we approach August.
Drought expands; excessive heat and severe storms possible Thursday
Drought conditions have expanded in Minnesota, although the latest drought monitor doesn’t include Tuesday and Wednesday rainfalls. Expect excessive heat and severe storms Thursday.
Excessive heat with more storms possible; cooler weekend
After some lingering spotty thunderstorms early Thursday in some areas it will again be hot and humid south. Excessive heat warnings and heat advisories go through 8 p.m. Thursday. We’ll also see more possible storms.
Heat advisory in effect Wednesday and Thursday after beneficial rains
The last lingering thunderstorms are moving out of southeastern Minnesota Wednesday morning with clearing skies. A heat advisory is in effect midday Wednesday through Thursday evening for the Twin Cities and much of central Minnesota into western Wisconsin.