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Near record warmth Wednesday for Twin Cities; rain developing north Thursday

Near record warmth Wednesday for Twin Cities; rain developing north Thursday

We continue to see warm weather and winds Wednesday. High temperatures for southern Minnesota will be near record levels in the mid-80s. Northern Minnesota highs will range from the 50s to 60s. Showers develop Thursday north and statewide by Friday night.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Summerlike warmth; late week rain-snow as rivers near flood stage

Summerlike warmth; late week rain-snow as rivers near flood stage

Tuesday will be very warm and breezy with highs well into the 70s to even near 80 in southern Minnesota. Highs will be in the 50s and 60s in northern Minnesota. Wednesday will be even warmer with a slowly moving system bringing rain Thursday into Sunday with possible snow.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Warm, windy Tuesday; near-record setting temps Wednesday; stormy end to the week

Warm, windy Tuesday; near-record setting temps Wednesday; stormy end to the week

Tuesday will be another very warm day, well above normal. Winds will pick up from the south at 10-20 mph. Wednesday will bring the first 80s in southern Minnesota with precipitation developing north Thursday and statewide by Friday into the weekend.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Moderate to major flooding expected next week on key Minnesota rivers

Moderate to major flooding expected next week on key Minnesota rivers

Rapid warmth and melting snow are pushing rivers quickly higher. The latest hydrograph flood forecasts for area rivers show a 10-foot rise is likely on several area rivers.
by Paul Huttner

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Near-record warmth, then a potential late-week soaking

Near-record warmth, then a potential late-week soaking

Expect several very warm days ahead with near-record temperatures. Highs on Monday will range from near 70 in southern Minnesota to the upper 40s in the northwest. Southern Minnesota soars into the 80s Wednesday. A late week storm brings rain and snow.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Well above normal temperatures this week; late week system brings rain, snow

Well above normal temperatures this week; late week system brings rain, snow

Monday will bring another warm day with lots of sunshine and light winds. Highs will range from near 70 south to the 50s north. Even warmer temps arrive Tuesday and Wednesday with the first 80 in southern Minnesota.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Mild overnight with upward temperature trend continuing; showers late week

Mild overnight with upward temperature trend continuing; showers late week

We’ll have a mild overnight with skies clearing back out. Monday will be sunny with light winds and a warm day. Temperatures continue upward to a peak of 70s and 80s for some Wednesday. Showers develop by Thursday north, spreading south Friday potentially.
by Sven Sundgaard

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