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MN weather: Sunshine and widespread 70s Wednesday
Wednesday brings sunshine, blue skies, and another comfortable day across Minnesota as smoky haze continues to clear. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz explains when warmer temperatures, higher humidity, and the next chance for storms return.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Wednesday brings sunshine, blue skies and another comfortable day across Minnesota as the smoky haze continues to clear.
Wednesday’s forecast in Minnesota
What to expect:
A few morning clouds will quickly give way to bright sunshine and blue skies as lingering smoky haze continues to clear. Temperatures climb into the mid to upper 70s across much of the state, while the Twin Cities metro reaches around 80 degrees.
Low humidity and light westerly winds around 5 mph will make for another pleasant summer afternoon.
Wednesday night stays mostly clear and comfortable, with overnight lows in the upper 50s and low 60s.
Extended Minnesota weather forecast
Storm chances this week:
Thursday turns warmer as southwest winds return, bringing increasing humidity and temperatures in the low to mid-80s. A few passing clouds are possible, with isolated thunderstorms developing across northern and western Minnesota Thursday evening.
Humidity continues building Friday as highs remain in the mid-80s. An isolated thunderstorm is possible in the Twin Cities metro Friday afternoon.
Weekend forecast:
A few more isolated storm chances are possible through the weekend, especially Saturday night into late Sunday and early Monday, though many areas will stay dry.
Temperatures remain in the mid-80s this weekend and through much of next week.
Here’s a look at the seven-day forecast:
The Source: This forecast uses information from FOX 9 meteorologists.