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Shower and t-storm chances increase late Saturday; Thursday tornado recap
This is our first Saturday of astronomical summer.  Sunsets are late this time of year and there are a lot of outdoor activities. Thankfully, the thunderstorm chances hold off until later today across much of Minnesota and western Wisconsin. On to the details. Shower and thunderstorm chances Northwestern and west-central Minnesota will have the best chance…
Feeling summery Friday through Sunday, with showers and storms at times
Astronomical summer begins at 10:54 a.m. CDT on Friday. It’ll feel summery, with dew points rising to the upper 50s to lower 60s Friday afternoon.  If you have outdoor plans during this first weekend of astronomical summer, keep in mind that we aren’t expecting any all-day rains. Temperature trends Minnesota highs will be mainly in…
Two more lovely days, then unsettled Thursday through the weekend
A cold front departing southern Minnesota Tuesday morning will leave a trail of cooler-than-normal Canadian air in its wake. Afternoon highs will be in the 60s near Canada and low to mid 70s in the central and southern parts of the state.