Updraft® - Minnesota Weather News

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MPR News brings you the latest weather outlook, across all of Minnesota, so you can be better prepared for your day.

Bright Thursday with some scattered storm chances before a hot weekend
Central and southern Minnesota will see sunshine while a few storms are possible in northeast Minnesota. More widespread thunder chances are possible Thursday and Friday nights. 
More shower and storm chances before a hot, humid weekend
It’ll be a pleasant day for most of central Minnesota with shower chances south and northwest. More storms are possible Thursday night and Friday night ahead of a hot weekend.
Cooler Tuesday, still unsettled this week ahead of a hot weekend
It’ll be cooler and less humid Tuesday. Unsettled weather lingers through Friday with more rain and storm chances. Heat and humidity build in for the weekend. 
Tornado watch until 9 p.m. includes the Twin Cities
NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center has issued a severe thunderstorm watch until for much of Minnesota.
Severe storms possible Monday with a warmer, active week ahead
Severe storms are possible Monday afternoon and evening — part of an active pattern this week. It will also be considerably warmer and humid. Heat may be building the end of the week.