Warmer today, thunderstorm chance tonight, storms likely Sunday

Southeastery breezes will bring us warmer temperatures over southern and central Minnesota today, and you'll also notice an increase in humidity.

Highs will be 7o or warmer over much of central and southern Minnesota this afternoon:

It will be in the 50s and 60s over most of northern Minnesota, but winds off of Lake Superior might limit highs to the upper 40s along the north shore.

Central and northern Minnesota could see some scattered showers today. We'll all have a chance of showers tonight, and there could be a few thunderstorms.

Strong storms possible on Sunday

Our thunderstorm chances increase on Sunday, as a low pressure system moves closer:

Some of the thunderstorms could be strong or severe over southern Minnesota Sunday and Sunday night. Here is a discussion of the severe weather possibilities from the Twin Cities office of the National weather Service:

Southern Minnesota, including the southern part of the Twin Cities metro area, has a marginal risk of severe weather Sunday and Sunday night, according to the Storm Prediction Center of the National Weather Service. The most likely window for severe weather would be from about 2pm to 8pm Sunday. The risk of severe weather tomorrow would increase if there is ample sunshine over southern Minnesota.

Highs Sunday will be mild over southern Minnesota, cool to the north:

Cool week ahead

Occasional showers and thunderstorms will linger into Monday, and some rain is expected on Wednesday and Thursday.

Next week will be cool, with highs in the 50s:

Our average Twin Cities high temperature is in the lower 60s this time of year.

Programming note

You can hear my live weather updates at 7:35 a.m. weekend mornings on Minnesota Public Radio.