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Thunderstorm chances continue into Sunday; a severe t-storm is possible
We saw some needed rain on Saturday, and we have the potential for additional showers and thunderstorms Saturday evening into Sunday. A severe thunderstorm is possible.
Periods of rain and thunder Saturday and Saturday night
We’ve seen some early morning rain, and more rain is expected. We have your updated Saturday forecast details.
Tracking weekend rainfall timing, coverage and totals
Our summer rains typically show high local variability. But 1 to 2 inches of rain may fall in many locations this weekend.
Weekend forecast: Periods of showers and thunderstorms
Most of Minnesota is in drought right now, so rain is welcome — even if it happens on a weekend. We have your weekend forecast details.
Widespread rainfall targets Minnesota over the weekend
The rainier pattern that began Thursday continues through the middle of next week, including wet and stormy weather over the weekend.
Following the cooler and occasionally rainy weather on Thursday, Friday is back to warm and humid weather south, while northern Minnesota deals with smoke concerns.