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We’re having a heat wave; rainfall will be sparse

We’re having a heat wave; rainfall will be sparse

Hot weather will stay with us for the next week. Nighttime temperatures will also remain well above normal. Rainfall will be scattered and quite limited.
by Bill Endersen

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Hot weekend; scattered storms mainly late Sunday

Hot weekend; scattered storms mainly late Sunday

A hot summer weekend is upon us. Scattered thunderstorms are likely to break out, mostly later on Sunday. Heat will continue all next week with just scattered chances of rain.
by Bill Endersen

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Steamy summer of '21: Long-duration heatwave ahead

Steamy summer of '21: Long-duration heatwave ahead

Six straight days of 90-degree heat in the Twin Cities would tie a record for early June heatwaves.
by Paul Huttner

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Weekend forecast: Hot and humid; scattered p.m. showers/thunder in the north

Weekend forecast: Hot and humid; scattered p.m. showers/thunder in the north

An air quality alert continues in the Twin Cities until 9 p.m. this Friday. Many spots will have highs in the 90s this weekend, along with sticky dew points. We have the weekend forecast details, including the possibility of thunderstorms in some areas.
by Ron Trenda

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Records tumble as a heatwave hits Minnesota

Record heat grips Minnesota through the weekend, and combined with mostly dry conditions, it raises fire and air quality concerns.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Friday's heat is already setting records

As the heat rises, so do weather-related problems.  Minnesota sees everything from severe weather and fire risk to air quality concerns during the day Friday.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Weekend forecast: Highs in the 90s; shower/T-storm chance on Sunday

We’ll have a very warm weekend! Highs will reach the 90s in most areas, with dew points in the sticky 60s. We have the weekend forecast details, including who may see some rain.
by Ron Trenda

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Record heat expected Friday and Saturday, with 90s and possibly 100s

Minnesota turns even hotter the final days of the week, with widespread 90s and even isolated 100s possible. This could bring everything from an elevated fire risk to concerns about heat illness, while setting records across the state.
by Nicole Mitchell

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