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Updraft® is your source for Minnesota forecasts and insights from our expert meteorologists Ben Cathey, Sven Sundgaard and Mandy Thalhuber.

MPR News brings you the latest weather outlook, across all of Minnesota, so you can be better prepared for your day.

July 28, 2023 9:21 AM

Steamy Friday, isolated storms in southern Minnesota; weekend looks good

A cool front will continue to be the focus for some storms later in the day Friday. It will still be steamy south while northern Minnesota will be much more comfortable. Cooler air moves in statewide by Saturday.

by Sven Sundgaard

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July 28, 2023 6:31 AM

Cooler air progresses south Friday with isolated thunder

Cooler air moves across the state Friday for the weekend. Isolated thunder is still possible. The weekend will be comfortable before things heat up again some next week.

by Sven Sundgaard

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July 27, 2023 11:53 PM

More typical summer temperatures ahead

Temperatures will be closer to average as we approach August.

by Paul Huttner

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July 27, 2023 7:51 PM

Flood watch until 4 a.m. includes Twin Cities area

Slow-moving storms may drop heavy rainfall and cause flooding overnight.

by Paul Huttner

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July 27, 2023 2:04 PM

Severe thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m. includes Twin Cities, St. Cloud, Brainerd, Duluth

Storms with large hail and damaging winds are likely into this evening.

by Paul Huttner

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July 27, 2023 12:16 PM

Excessive heat warning until 8 p.m.; severe thunderstorms possible Thursday evening

Temperatures in the 90s and dew points in the 70s will give us steamy conditions Thursday afternoon into early Thursday evening. The weekend looks cooler and mainly dry.

by Ron Trenda

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July 27, 2023 10:34 AM

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.

by Sven Sundgaard

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July 27, 2023 7:50 AM

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.

by Sven Sundgaard