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Heat advisory in effect Wednesday and Thursday after beneficial rains

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.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Severe storm waves with hail and damaging winds likely overnight

Severe storm waves with hail and damaging winds likely overnight

Short-range forecast models strongly suggest a cluster of severe storms will cross Minnesota from northwest to southeast overnight.
by Paul Huttner

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How rare is 100 degrees in the Twin Cities?

How rare is 100 degrees in the Twin Cities?

Forecast models are pushing temperatures close to the century mark across southern Minnesota Wednesday and Thursday, but 100 degrees in the Twin Cities does not typically occur every year.
by Paul Huttner

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Very hot with scattered storms Tuesday night; air quality concerns linger

Very hot with scattered storms Tuesday night; air quality concerns linger

Highs Tuesday will be well into the 90s with muggier conditions. Scattered storms are possible Tuesday night with some becoming severe, especially west. Wednesday and Thursday will be hotter.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Hottest week of summer ahead; 100 degrees possible

Hottest week of summer ahead; 100 degrees possible

A major heat wave is building into the Upper Midwest. A ridge of high pressure will amplify in the upper atmosphere across the central U.S. this week. Minnesota will ride the top of this heat dome.
by Paul Huttner

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Isolated thunderstorm, improving air quality Monday; hot all week

Isolated thunderstorm, improving air quality Monday; hot all week

Southerly winds should improve air quality slowly through the day Monday. It’ll be hot with highs near 90 south and west. An isolated thunderstorm is possible later in the day.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Heat arrives; smoky skies and spotty thunderstorm chances

Heat arrives; smoky skies and spotty thunderstorm chances

We will have some isolated thunderstorms Monday as hot air moves into Minnesota. Highs will be in the 90s south and 80s north. Smoke is also creating air quality issues Monday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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