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Nice Monday but multiple storm chances ahead

Nice Monday but multiple storm chances ahead

Monday will be pleasant and dry for most except northwest Minnesota. We’ll have multiple chances of storms ahead Tuesday into Wednesday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Week ahead starts off quiet with storm chances increasing by Tuesday

Week ahead starts off quiet with storm chances increasing by Tuesday

Our week is off to a quiet start, but storm chances will increase by Tuesday, bringing the potential for heavy rainfall and a few strong to severe thunderstorms. Temperatures will remain close to seasonal averages through much of the week before a possible warm-up arrives next weekend.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Mostly quiet with a few isolated storms

Mostly quiet with a few isolated storms

After a wet and stormy holiday weekend, quieter weather returns for Sunday and Monday. However, the forecast becomes much more active by Tuesday night as the potential for severe thunderstorms and heavy rain continues to increase.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Keep an eye on the sky for fireworks

Keep an eye on the sky for fireworks

If you're planning to wrap up your Independence Day with fireworks, don't forget to check the radar before heading out. While the weather won't be a washout, scattered thunderstorms could develop Saturday evening and briefly impact some celebrations.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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4th of July parades get a pass, storms return this afternoon

4th of July parades get a pass, storms return this afternoon

Happy Fourth of July! Most of today's celebrations will have favorable weather, but a few isolated storms could briefly interrupt the festivities.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Storms flare late, again on the Fourth

Storms flare late, again on the Fourth

We’ll still be tracking scattered showers and non-severe thunderstorms for Independence Day. Saturday won’t be totally dry, necessarily, but at least we won’t have quite as much lightning as in recent days.
by Ben Cathey

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More chances of storms but a dry break early next week

More chances of storms but a dry break early next week

Morning shower and thunderstorm activity will fizzle with decreasing clouds for midday. More storms will be possible tonight and Saturday but overall a dry break Sunday into Tuesday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Flooding threat in southern Minnesota; more storms, heat ahead

Flooding threat in southern Minnesota; more storms, heat ahead

The chaotic “ring of fire” weather pattern continues through at least the Fourth of July. While helpful showers will ease Minnesota’s drought conditions, they will throw some challenges into planning around outdoor activities this holiday weekend.
by Ben Cathey

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Minnesota's drought gets a breather, not a break

Minnesota's drought gets a breather, not a break

After several rounds of beneficial rainfall, Minnesota's drought has finally caught a breather. While recent storms have helped prevent conditions from worsening and even chipped away at the state's most intense drought, large portions of central and northern Minnesota remain thirsty heading into July.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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