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Multi-inch soaking boosts yearly rainfall totals above normal
We’re finally above average for yearly rainfall in much of southern Minnesota. Tuesday’s heavy rainfall dropped 2 to 5 inches of rain from around the Twin Cities westward. Less than an inch of rain fell across most of northern Minnesota.
Warm Monday; wet and potentially stormy Tuesday
A red flag warning goes into effect 11 a.m. through 8 p.m. for southwestern Minnesota due to dry and windy conditions elevating the fire threat. Widespread soaking rain develops for Tuesday.