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Updraft® - Minnesota Weather News

Updraft® is your source for Minnesota forecasts and insights from our expert meteorologists Sven Sundgaard and Mandy Thalhuber.

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Stars, stripes and sweat: A hot and humid 4th of July

Stars, stripes and sweat: A hot and humid 4th of July

Hot and humid conditions are set to take over this Fourth of July, making for a sweltering holiday. But the heat isn’t the only concern — a cold front pushing in from the Dakotas could trigger strong to severe storms across parts of the state, with some potentially arriving right around fireworks time.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Warm night ahead sets the stage for sizzling Fourth of July

Warm night ahead sets the stage for sizzling Fourth of July

A mild, muggy Thursday night will lead us into a hot July 4 holiday. Temperatures will climb back into the 90s, with heat advisories in effect for parts of the state. There’s also an increasing risk for severe thunderstorms Thursday night and Friday night.
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Temperatures and dew points rise with storms late Friday

Temperatures and dew points rise with storms late Friday

It’ll be another warmer-than-normal day with highs near 90 across southern Minnesota. Friday will be hot and very humid. Storms develop late Friday into Friday night and Saturday. 
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Heating up Thursday and Friday with storms late Friday

Heating up Thursday and Friday with storms late Friday

There’s a very isolated shower or thunderstorm risk through sunset. We’ll have another isolated chance mainly in southeast Minnesota Thursday. Friday still looks hot.
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Less humid and lots of sun for the start of July

Less humid and lots of sun for the start of July

We get a brief break from the more humid air of recent days today. Look for lots of sunshine too. Temperatures and humidity increase this week with some storm chances too.
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Dry at last; tranquil Tuesday in store

Dry at last; tranquil Tuesday in store

Breezy winds will diminish into Monday night, bringing a clear and calm evening. Finally, a dry day is in the forecast for Tuesday with temperatures warming up as we head into the holiday week.
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Cooler Monday: breezes pick up with scattered showers and storms

Cooler Monday: breezes pick up with scattered showers and storms

After several days of stormy weather, we’re finally entering a much-needed stretch of quieter conditions. While some scattered showers and thunderstorms may still pop up, no severe weather is expected. Looking ahead, a gradual warmup is on the way, setting the stage for our holiday week.
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Drop in dew points with cold front; continued chance for severe

Drop in dew points with cold front; continued chance for severe

An advancing cold front will drop dew points into the 50s, but there’s still a chance for stronger storms to develop in southeastern Minnesota tonight. The start of the holiday week is looking quieter with seasonal temperatures.
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