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Strongest storms and severe risk favor afternoon hours

Strongest storms and severe risk favor afternoon hours

Scattered rain and thunder bring local downpours Monday. A slight risk for severe weather covers Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota. The Twin Cities is under a marginal risk.
by Paul Huttner

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Thunderstorm chance Sunday night; periods of showers & t-storms on Monday

Thunderstorm chance Sunday night; periods of showers & t-storms on Monday

Sunday was summery, but the coming week will bring us much more typical September temps. We’ll have details on that, plus a look at who has the best chance of thunderstorms Sunday evening and overnight Sunday night into Monday.
by Ron Trenda

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A summery and windy Sunday; thundery at times Sun. night and Monday

A summery and windy Sunday; thundery at times Sun. night and Monday

Is this summer’s last hurrah? We have forecast details for Sunday and the week ahead. Leaf-peepers will be interested in the Minnesota fall color map.
by Ron Trenda

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A warm Sunday; winds gusting to 30 mph at times

Our Sunday weather will be a flashback to summer. We have your forecast details, including who may see some late-day rain.
by Ron Trenda

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Temps and winds ramp up on Sunday

Temps and winds ramp up on Sunday

Our Saturday weather was delightful. Sunday will be warmer and windier. We have the forecast details, including thunderstorm chances Sunday evening into Monday.
by Ron Trenda

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Delightful Saturday weather; 80s return on Sunday as winds ramp up

Delightful Saturday weather; 80s return on Sunday as winds ramp up

We’ll enjoy splendid weather this Saturday. Temps will ramp up even more on Sunday. We have your forecast details, including a look at the week ahead.
by Ron Trenda

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NWS survey confirms 3 Friday morning tornadoes in south metro

A storm survey team from the National Weather Service confirmed that there were 3 tornadoes early Friday morning in the south metro, and another tornado in Sibley county.
by Ron Trenda

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