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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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Hot, hazy Monday with storms developing west

Hot, hazy Monday with storms developing west

It’ll be hot, windy and hazy Monday. Highs will be near 90 degrees with storms developing west ahead of a cool front this afternoon followed by cooler air. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Mild temperatures overnight; Hot and stormy on Monday

Mild temperatures overnight; Hot and stormy on Monday

Mild temperatures expected Sunday night, with highs ramping up into the 80s and 90s on Monday. A stormy setup late Monday will lead to widespread rainfall on Tuesday.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Warm temperatures mark the first day of meteorological summer

Warm temperatures mark the first day of meteorological summer

It’s a warm start to meteorological summer, with temperatures climbing into the mid to upper 80s. Monday will bring even hotter conditions, with highs reaching into the 90s, along with the potential for strong storms. A cool down is expected by Tuesday with temperatures returning to the 60s and 70s.
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Lingering haze with clear skies continuing

Lingering haze with clear skies continuing

Lingering haze will give way to clear skies as the evening progresses. Meanwhile, a summer-like warmth will persist through Monday, with temperatures climbing into the 80s and 90s.
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Hazy skies ahead as temperatures climb

Hazy skies ahead as temperatures climb

Hazy skies are ahead as temperatures climb, with wildfire smoke continuing to blanket much of the state. An air-quality alert remains in effect through Monday at 6 p.m. Temperatures will heat up over the weekend and into early next week, with highs in the 80s and 90s expected across the region.
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Smoky haze and hot days take hold

Smoky haze and hot days take hold

Minnesota remains under a statewide air quality alert as wildfire smoke from Canada continues to blanket the region. Meanwhile, summer-like temperatures are expected to persist through early next week, with highs in the 80s and 90s.
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Heat and haze: Air quality concerns and warm temperatures

Heat and haze: Air quality concerns and warm temperatures

Wildfire smoke drifting south from Canada is expected to worsen our air quality, while sunshine and above-normal temperatures will lead us into the weekend.
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Decreasing clouds Thursday with a few showers, then much warmer

Decreasing clouds Thursday with a few showers, then much warmer

We have lingering instability yet Thursday for southern Minnesota where there will still be a few showers. Clouds will decrease and things heat up Friday into the weekend. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Brighter and warmer Thursday but isolated showers linger 

Brighter and warmer Thursday but isolated showers linger 

Our dreary system is slowly moving out Wednesday night into Thursday. Isolated showers are still possible for southern Minnesota Thursday but we’ll also see more sun and warmth. 
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