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Cooler Wednesday, Thursday; heating back up Friday

Cooler Wednesday, Thursday; heating back up Friday

Slightly cooler and much drier air is flowing across Minnesota in the wake of a cool front. Temperatures will be back in the 80s with falling dew points. Thursday will be comfortable before Friday heats up again.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Cooler, less humid Wednesday as extreme heat ebbs

Cooler, less humid Wednesday as extreme heat ebbs

Wednesday’s Canadian air mass will produce highs in the upper 80s in southern Minnesota, but comfortable 70s will be the rule up north. Thursday brings another comfortable summer day. Highs hit 90 again by Friday in southern and western Minnesota.
by Paul Huttner

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Very hot Tuesday with possible storms overnight; cooler Wednesday

Very hot Tuesday with possible storms overnight; cooler Wednesday

Expect triple-digit heat indices Tuesday with relief on Wednesday. Thunderstorms are possible, mainly north, overnight into Wednesday as a cool front drops temperatures and dew points temporarily.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Excessive heat Tuesday; storms possible overnight

Excessive heat Tuesday; storms possible overnight

A steamy Tuesday is in store for us as both the temperature and the dew point rise to levels not seen in weeks. Heat index values will reach 100 degrees or more for many places in southern and western Minnesota. Storms are possible overnight Tuesday night.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Comfortable Monday; heat advisory Tuesday

Comfortable Monday; heat advisory Tuesday

Enjoy the cooler and less humid conditions Monday, heat and humidity return Tuesday into Wednesday. A heat advisory goes into effect for Tuesday afternoon and evening for much of central and southern Minnesota.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Temporarily cooler Monday; hot Tuesday

Temporarily cooler Monday; hot Tuesday

Monday will be temporarily cooler and comfortable with plenty of sunshine. Hot, muggy air surges back into Minnesota quickly Tuesday into Wednesday with the next chance of some thunder Tuesday night into early Wednesday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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