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Spectacular Friday; mixed weekend ahead

Spectacular Friday and a mixed weekend ahead. A few scattered weekend thunderstorms are possible.
by Paul Huttner

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Thursday evening severe weather risk; chance of rain this weekend

Rain and thunderstorms will spread across much of Minnesota and into western Wisconsin as we go through Thursday afternoon and evening. Some spots may see some severe weather, and we have the updated severe weather risk areas. We also take a look at the weekend forecast.
by Ron Trenda

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Needed rain moves across Minnesota Thursday

A cold front moving across Minnesota is causing cooler temperatures, heavy rain and likely a few severe storms. Temperatures then remain more seasonable in the week ahead.
by Nicole Mitchell

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A soaking rain moves across Minnesota Thursday

A potent cold front is moving across Minnesota, bringing cooler temperatures, heavy rain and the chance for a few severe storms.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Heatwave breaks with thunderstorms Thursday

It’s the fifth day this year of 90-degree heat for much of Minnesota. A cold front spawns scattered thunderstorms Thursday.
by Paul Huttner

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Wednesday stays hot, then cooler weather returns

After another hot and breezy day Wednesday, a cold front starts to make its way across Minnesota, bringing showers and storms along with a break from the heat.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Another hot day, then storms move in

Wednesday will be another sunny, hot, humid and breezy day. Then northwestern Minnesota sees showers and storms move in by evening, including a chance for severe weather.
by Nicole Mitchell

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