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Air quality alert extended until 6 p.m. Tuesday
Wildfire smoke and ground-level ozone continue in Minnesota. Air quality Monday afternoon has reached the red (unhealthy) level across parts of eastern Minnesota and much of Wisconsin.
Air quality alert, scattered thunderstorms Monday, Tuesday; cooler midweek
Monday will again be hot, humid and hazy with smoky skies. An air quality alert is posted for some areas through midnight. Look for scattered thunderstorms on Monday and Tuesday with cooler and drier air moving in for mid to late week.
Air quality alert early Monday; scattered showers and thunder possible
An air quality alert is in effect through 9 a.m. for portions of east-central and southeastern Minnesota. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible Monday and Tuesday before cooler air moves in.
Air quality alert continues into Monday morning; Chance of showers & thunderstorms
An air quality alert continues into Monday morning in the Twin Cities metro area plus additional portions of eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We have alert details, plus a look at rain chances and temperatures for the next few days.
Toasty June weekend; Isolated showers and thunderstorms
Warmer-than-normal temperatures continue through the weekend with pop-up showers and thunderstorms both days. Cooler temperatures coming for next week.
A warm weekend; Chance of scattered showers & thunderstorms
Our summery weather continues this weekend. We have the details, including the possibility of showers and thunderstorms. Some cooler temps are in the forecast next week. We also look back at the early June heat wave of 2021.