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Warm and humid; thunderstorms spread across Minnesota Friday night

Our temperatures and dew points ramp up as we go through Friday. Thunderstorms are expected to spread across Minnesota Friday night, and severe weather is possible.
by Ron Trenda

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Excessive heat watch issued for Saturday

One of the hottest days this year is heading for Minnesota Saturday.
by Paul Huttner

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Warmer Thursday, with thunderstorm chances highest to the north

Temperatures rebound Thursday and some areas could see scattered showers and thunderstorms. Details on that, plus an update on drought conditions in parts of Minnesota and a look at our severe weather chances Friday night.
by Ron Trenda

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Free A/C: 1st sub-60 temperature in nearly 3 weeks

A fresher air mass blew into Minnesota Wednesday. Enjoy the respite from the humidity. A tropical air mass returns this weekend.
by Paul Huttner

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Delightful Wednesday, Thursday; heat, humidity build on Friday

Delightful Wednesday, Thursday; heat, humidity build on Friday

Comfortable weather for Wednesday with just a few isolated afternoon showers possible in Minnesota’s southeastern corner and far north. Heat and humidity will return on Friday. Strong storms are likely across northern Minnesota Friday night.
by Bill Endersen

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Lovely Wednesday as advertised; muggy again by Friday

Lovely Wednesday as advertised; muggy again by Friday

Wednesday will be a mostly dry day with isolated afternoon showers possible in the southeast corner and far north. Heat and humidity will return beginning on Friday.
by Bill Endersen

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