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Record-breaking heat possible Tuesday, Wednesday in southern Minnesota
The combination of highs well into the 90s and dew points in the mid to upper 70s will create dangerously hot conditions in the afternoons Tuesday and Wednesday.
Warm overnight sets the stage for excessive heat Tuesday
Unusually hot weather blasts in for Tuesday and Wednesday across southern Minnesota with overnight thunderstorms possible Monday night north.
Extreme heat's on the way. How rare is it for late August?
High temperatures are forecast to reach well into the 90s Tuesday and Wednesday and even triple digits in some spots. The heat index will be into the triple digits. How rare is this heat, this late?
Excessive heat with big temperature contrasts statewide
Hot and humid air will be moving north, affecting southwestern Minnesota on Monday and more of southern Minnesota Tuesday and Wednesday. Storms and cooler temperatures are possible north.
Excessive heat for southern Minnesota this week
Monday will see muggy air return and heat surge into southern Minnesota while northern Minnesota remains cloudier and cooler with a few showers. Tuesday and Wednesday will see heat spread a bit more north.
Excessive heat potential this week
Get ready for more hot and humid air. Monday will be relatively pleasant still but Tuesday and Wednesday will see potentially excessive heat.