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Weekend forecast: Pleasant Saturday; rain at times on Sunday

Weekend forecast: Pleasant Saturday; rain at times on Sunday

We’ll have one dry day and one day with periods of rain this weekend. We have your weekend forecast details, plus a look at the red flag warning for Friday afternoon.
by Ron Trenda

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Needed rain targets Minnesota over the weekend

Another day of heat contributes to fire concerns Friday. Then, the recent hot pattern so far this June finally takes a significantly cooler twist, with a storm that could also impact Father’s Day plans.
by Nicole Mitchell

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The fire risk rises across Minnesota again

With hot, dry, and breezy conditions across most of Minnesota Friday, the fire risk goes up once more.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Thursday severe weather risk highest south; Weekend: Sunday thunder chance

We have an update our Thursday/Thursday night severe weather potential in parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin. We also have your weekend forecast details; you might need an umbrella on Father’s Day.
by Ron Trenda

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Severe weather is likely Thursday, but rain chances are better Sunday

A cold front Thursday brings an elevated severe weather risk, but rain stays limited. Another storm Sunday brings a better rain chance while ushering in the coldest weather so far this month.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Severe weather targets southern Minnesota

A storm system keeps statewide temperatures well above again Thursday, while bringing southeastern Minnesota both a chance for needed rain and an enhanced severe weather risk.
by Nicole Mitchell

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