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July 4, 2021 10:20 AM

A toasty Fourth of July; evening thunderstorm chances highest in northern Minnesota

Summery heat is on tap for this Fourth of July. We have details on that, plus a look at thunderstorm chances. We also look at the week ahead, which could feature one day of soaking rain.

by Ron Trenda

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July 4, 2021 6:58 AM

A very warm Fourth of July; PM thunder chance

Temperatures ramp up today, and it’ll be a bit humid. Some of us might also see a shower or thunderstorm.

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July 3, 2021 6:05 PM

Warmer on Sunday, with a chance of scattered PM thunderstorms

Temperatures and dew points will be on the rise this Fourth of July. We have the forecast details, plus a look at thunder chances. We also take a peek at the week ahead.

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July 3, 2021 10:20 AM

A warm Fourth of July weekend; update on Sunday rain chances

Warmer than normal temps are expected this Fourth of July holiday weekend. Some people could see a thunderstorm on Sunday. We have the details, plus a look at the coming week.

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July 3, 2021 6:53 AM

A warm Saturday, with filtered sunshine

Temps start to ramp up today, but the daylight hours look mainly dry. We have your Saturday forecast details.

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July 2, 2021 5:29 PM

July Fourth weekend heat; update on Sunday rain chances

We’ll have summery heat this July Fourth holiday weekend, and some people will also have a chance of rain. We have the forecast details, plus a look at Hurricane Elsa.

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July 2, 2021 8:31 AM

The heat cranks up for the holiday weekend

Hot weather dominates the forecast over the holiday weekend, and with most of Minnesota already in drought conditions, that will impact some activities.

by Nicole Mitchell

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July 2, 2021 6:52 AM

Hot Friday, but with comfortable humidity

Minnesota spends Friday with widespread sunshine, light winds and more places that make it into the 90s for highs.

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July 1, 2021 6:05 PM

Lots of 90s this holiday weekend; drought update

It’ll be an old-fashioned Fourth of July holiday weekend, with plenty of warmth. We have the forecast details, plus a look at drought conditions around Minnesota and elsewhere in the United States.

by Ron Trenda