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Warmer, with thunderstorms at times this afternoon and tonight; cooler on Tuesday

Warmer, with thunderstorms at times this afternoon and tonight; cooler on Tuesday

Parts of east-central Minnesota saw thunderstorms and large hail early this morning. This report of 1.50 inch diameter hail at 4:44 a.m. came from Braham, in Isanti county: A few very scattered showers and thunderstorms could redevelop over Minnesota this morning, then there will be a good chance of some areas of showers and thunderstorms…
by Ron Trenda

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Steamy, with thunderstorms at times today and tonight; cooler by Tuesday

Steamy, with thunderstorms at times today and tonight; cooler by Tuesday

Some strong to severe thunderstorms are moving across parts of east-central Minnesota and the far northern part of the Twin Cities metro area early this Sunday morning. Parts of western Wisconsin will also see some strong to severe early morning storms. Additional scattered showers and thunderstorms could develop in Minnesota and western Wisconsin this morning.…
by Ron Trenda

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Steamy weekend,with Sunday thunderstorm chance; Lane’s amazing rain totals

Steamy weekend,with Sunday thunderstorm chance; Lane’s amazing rain totals

If you like it a bit humid, you’ll like the weekend forecast. Dew point temperatures in the 60s will be common in central and southern Minnesota this Saturday, and the dew point could touch 70 in some spots. Many areas could see dew points creep into the lower 70s Sunday afternoon: Temperature trends Most spots…
by Ron Trenda

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Areas of dense fog this morning; thunderstorm chance tonight and Sunday

Areas of dense fog this morning; thunderstorm chance tonight and Sunday

Light winds allowed the air temperature to drop to the dew point temperature in many locations around Minnesota overnight. As a result, there are areas of dense fog in parts of Minnesota this Saturday morning. A dense fog advisory remains in effect for much of Minnesota until 10 a.m.: Temperatures rebound  After a cool Friday,…
by Ron Trenda

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Rain chances Thursday night and Friday; hurricane warning for Hawaii

Rain chances Thursday night and Friday; hurricane warning for Hawaii

Much of Minnesota will have highs in the upper 70s this Thursday afternoon. The Twin Cities metro area and a few other spots could creep into the lower 80s. Friday will be cool, with widespread 70s and even some 60s in the northeast
by Ron Trenda

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Weather on a stick: Rainy by Friday; Lane threatens Hawaii

Weather on a stick: Rainy by Friday; Lane threatens Hawaii

This is as good as it gets in Minnesota. A pale blue sky and a few fair weather clouds graced Minnesota skies Wednesday. Great State Fair Opener The Great Minnesota Get Together kicks off Thursday. Thursday brings another beautiful weather day. But you’ll notice our air mass changing. Dew points climb into the sticky 60s. And…
by Paul Huttner

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Widespread gorgeousness today; periods of unsettled weather later this week

Widespread gorgeousness today; periods of unsettled weather later this week

Today will be just about as perfect as an August day can be. The sun will be out statewide, dew points are way down and temperatures will be near normal. Expect afternoon high temperatures from the mid 70s to low 80s. The Twin Cities should warm to about 82 with a light west wind. Even…
by Bill Endersen

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