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Humid air returns along with chances of showers and storms

Humid air returns along with chances of showers and storms

Humid air is moving back into the region Thursday into Friday. The increased moisture combined with several disturbances will also increase the chance for showers and thunderstorms. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Excellent air quality news; heavy rain signal setting up this weekend?

Excellent air quality news; heavy rain signal setting up this weekend?

The air quality outlook for Minnesota looks much more promising for at least the next week. A stalled warm front may spark storms with heavy rainfall this weekend.
by Paul Huttner

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Comfortable humidity for now; steamy again by Friday

Comfortable humidity for now; steamy again by Friday

Fresh breezes are blowing in a more comfortable air mass with lower humidity, but steamy tropical air returns to much of Minnesota by Friday.
by Paul Huttner

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Cooler, less humid Tuesday and Wednesday before heat, humidity return

Cooler, less humid Tuesday and Wednesday before heat, humidity return

It’ll be cooler and less humid behind Monday night’s front for Tuesday and Wednesday. Heat and humidity return late week, increasing the chance of storms. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Burning questions: The threat of worsening wildfires on air quality

Burning questions: The threat of worsening wildfires on air quality

Wildfire smoke is becoming an unwelcome part of our already short Midwest summers. When we dive deeper into the issue of wildfires, however, the situation is a bit more complicated than it seems.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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