Scattered rain and thunder, marginal severe risk
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We need the rain.
Some much needed showers arrive in Minnesota today. Things may get a little bumpy late this afternoon. A wave of low pressure pumps moisture north today.
Our scattered rain evolves into a patchwork of thunderstorms this afternoon. Afternoon heating may brew a few severe cells in eastern Minnesota.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Storm Prediction Center paints a marginal risk for severe storms across eastern Minnesota this afternoon.
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Here's the future radar according to NOAA's North American Mesoscale Forecast System model. A patchwork of showers this afternoon fades later this evening.
By Friday, the wet cold front pushes the bulk of rainfall east. Behind the front, cooler breezes for the weekend.
Friday and Saturday look dry. The next low pressure wave brings an inclement day Sunday for Mother's Day. Here's the breakdown.
Keep an eye out for a few strong to spotty severe storms late today.