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July 26, 2024 3:03 PM

Steamy weekend ahead; 90 degrees with high humidity

A steamy summer air mass blows into Minnesota this weekend. Highs will reach 90 degrees in much of southern and western Minnesota.

by Paul Huttner

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July 26, 2024 6:24 AM

Heating up Friday into the weekend with spotty storm chances

Steamy air pushes back into Minnesota Friday, especially to the west. The weekend will be hot and humid with some spotty storm chances, especially Sunday night into Monday.

by Sven Sundgaard

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July 25, 2024 5:26 PM

Watching heat, smoke potential in the next week

So far Minnesota is on the eastern edge of the main smoke shield. But high-level smoke could edge into Minnesota over the next few days.

by Paul Huttner

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July 25, 2024 12:18 PM

Sticky summer conditions returning; precipitation chances low until late Sunday

After a pleasant Thursday, temperatures and dew points will ramp up for the weekend. Gusty winds and temperatures in the 90s are in the forecast. The next chance for thunderstorms arrives late Sunday.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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July 25, 2024 6:32 AM

Sunny, warmer Thursday. Hot, humid air moves in this weekend

Thursday will be beautiful and mostly sunny. Heat and humidity push back in Friday into next week with highs occasionally near 90. The next thunder chance comes late Sunday.

by Sven Sundgaard

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July 24, 2024 5:23 PM

Should Hennepin County use smaller severe weather warning zones?

Smaller warning areas could refine weather warnings.

by Paul Huttner

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July 24, 2024 1:11 PM

Warmer, drier weather pattern ahead

A warmer and drier weather pattern is evolving for Minnesota.

by Paul Huttner

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July 24, 2024 6:19 AM

Pleasant and dry next several days with heat for the weekend

High pressure out of Canada is bringing several days of mostly dry weather and plenty of sunshine. Wednesday will be cooler than normal but heat is moving in for the weekend.

by Sven Sundgaard

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July 23, 2024 5:16 PM

Extensive wildfire smoke plumes building west of Minnesota

Wildfires in Canada and the western United States are causing a large smoke shield.

by Paul Huttner

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July 23, 2024 1:02 PM

A break in the rain this week?

A recently rare dry spell looks likely for the next few days across most of Minnesota.

by Paul Huttner

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