This week's heat wave could set an all-time record for electricity demand, and burden the electrical infrastructure, as people set air conditioners on full blast.
Power companies say the looming heat wave is expected to put a strain on the electric grid this week. But there will still be enough supply to to keep homes cool.
University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley also talks about a coming heat wave in the forecast with higher than average temperatures for the second half of July.
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MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with University of Minnesota Climatologist Mark Seeley about the storms that brought in tornadoes in Minnesota, along the rainfall of 2-4 inches. Seeley also says a wet pattern could be dominant through the summer for the state.
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MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley about recent rains that have reversed a dry period for much of Minnesota.
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MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley who says he may end up eating his words from last week that frost is behind us in most of Minnesota.
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