Weather

After a beautiful, sunny Friday, some clouds will roll into the state overnight. Early Saturday morning some light rain is possible. Clouds and rain will clear for partly sunny Saturday afternoon.

The drought in Minnesota is officially over for the first time in more than a year.

Friday is feeling warmer, with temperatures in the upper 70s. While it’s less windy, there’s still a noticeable breeze that’s hanging around through parts of the weekend.

It's going to be a blustery day with winds at 20-35+ mph and cooler temperatures in the 60s. Friday will be less windy, and temperatures will warm into the mid-70s with more sunshine.

Tuesday's line of storms left damage, including downed trees, in parts of Minnesota. The recent rainfall is also causing rivers to rise, and St. Paul is preparing for possible flooding along the Mississippi River by temporarily closing parks and streets.

Another round of scattered showers is possible Wednesday afternoon and evening. The morning stays relatively pleasant and bright, with a high of 77 degrees. Clouds roll in for the afternoon, bringing isolated rumbles for mainly central and northern Minnesota, but the Twin Cities metro could see some showers.

Jennifer McDermed looks ahead after a line of storms swept through the Twin Cities.

Jennifer McDermed is tracking a line of storms sweeping across Minnesota on Tuesday afternoon.

FOX 9's Cody Matz provides an update on the forecast, which includes the possibility of strong storms Tuesday afternoon.

More rain is on the way for Tuesday as the eastern part of Minnesota is under a Level 2 Severe Risk for severe weather. The morning and early afternoon stay mild but steamy, with an afternoon high of 86 degrees. Things turn stormy in the early evening, with the possibility of heavy downpours, lightning, and gusty winds. The system will push out later this evening as things clear overnight.

Heavy rain and storms across Minnesota overnight caused flooding in some parts of the state, including some rivers.