Minnesota weather: Glorious Friday, tropical feeling for July 4
It'll be glorious outside to kick off the start of the Fourth of July holiday weekend, but heat and humidity will increase as the weekend progresses.
It'll be glorious outside to kick off the start of the Fourth of July holiday weekend, but heat and humidity will increase as the weekend progresses.
Minnesota weather: Gorgeous Friday with highs in lower 80s
Highs in the lower 80s for the Twin Cities on Friday with relatively low humidity. Saturday could see some stray showers in the morning, then partly cloudy with isolated storms possible in the afternoon with a high of 81 degrees. Sunday will be slightly muggy, with highs around 86 degrees in the Twin Cities. Tropical feeling for the Fourth of July.
Highs in the lower 80s for the Twin Cities on Friday with relatively low humidity. Saturday could see some stray showers in the morning, then partly cloudy with isolated storms possible in the afternoon with a high of 81 degrees. Sunday will be slightly muggy, with highs around 86 degrees in the Twin Cities. Tropical feeling for the Fourth of July.
Minnesota weather: Better chance for moisture is likely on the way
The weather pattern is appearing more conducive for occasional thunderstorms in Minnesota over the next week. But your long Fourth of July weekend won't be a washout. Here's your forecast.
The weather pattern is appearing more conducive for occasional thunderstorms in Minnesota over the next week. But your long Fourth of July weekend won't be a washout. Here's your forecast.
Thursday's forecast: Early rain gives way to a hot, muggy afternoon
The start of 4th of July weekend will be fantastic!
The start of 4th of July weekend will be fantastic!
How weather impacts July Fourth firework shows
Fourth of July fireworks are seen all over the country, but there are a lot of aspects that go into putting these shows on - especially in the weather department.
Fourth of July fireworks are seen all over the country, but there are a lot of aspects that go into putting these shows on - especially in the weather department.
Minnesota weather: Temperatures, humidity rise ahead of July 4 weekend
Highs will be around 90 degrees, with some storms possible Wednesday night.
Highs will be around 90 degrees, with some storms possible Wednesday night.
Wednesday's forecast: Sunny and hot with highs in the 90s
Storms possible in Northern Minnesota later tonight. Thursday's high also near 90.
Storms possible in Northern Minnesota later tonight. Thursday's high also near 90.
Recovery efforts continue after flooding in Randall, Minn.
The water level on the Elk River is starting to drop but the recovery is just beginning for families in Randall, Minnesota.
The water level on the Elk River is starting to drop but the recovery is just beginning for families in Randall, Minnesota.
Drive into summer prepared: 5 things to know when you hit the road in extreme heat
Driving during the summer months poses some unique dangers to vehicles and passengers, but keeping you and others safe all comes down to preparation.
Driving during the summer months poses some unique dangers to vehicles and passengers, but keeping you and others safe all comes down to preparation.
Minnesota weather: Twin Cities in the midst of one of the driest Junes on record
For the second straight year, the Twin Cities metro is experiencing several weeks of hot and dry conditions.
For the second straight year, the Twin Cities metro is experiencing several weeks of hot and dry conditions.
Tuesday's forecast: Scattered rain early in the day followed by sun
Highs in the mid 80s. Warmer Wednesday.
Highs in the mid 80s. Warmer Wednesday.
Minnesota weather: Heat, humidity return mid-week
Highs in the low 80s on Monday, making for a gorgeous afternoon. Isolated rain and storms are possible Tuesday. Humidity builds Wednesday.
Highs in the low 80s on Monday, making for a gorgeous afternoon. Isolated rain and storms are possible Tuesday. Humidity builds Wednesday.
Minnesota weather: Gorgeous Monday with sunshine, low humidity
Another nice day is in store on Monday, with slightly warmer temperatures compared to Sunday.
Another nice day is in store on Monday, with slightly warmer temperatures compared to Sunday.
Monday's forecast: Sunny with highs in the 80s
Low humidity and plenty of sun throughout the day.
Low humidity and plenty of sun throughout the day.
Sunday night weather: Comfortable temps continue on Monday
Monday will be mostly sunny with highs near average in the low 80s. Low humidity will allow the beginning of the week to feel comfortable. Next chance of spotty showers and storms arrive on Tuesday. Heat returns by Wednesday and Thursday.
Monday will be mostly sunny with highs near average in the low 80s. Low humidity will allow the beginning of the week to feel comfortable. Next chance of spotty showers and storms arrive on Tuesday. Heat returns by Wednesday and Thursday.
Minnesota weather: Breezy day, cool evening
Sunday afternoon temperatures climb into the mid-70s. Sustained winds in the afternoon will be roughly 15-20 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 35-40 mph throughout the day.
Sunday afternoon temperatures climb into the mid-70s. Sustained winds in the afternoon will be roughly 15-20 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 35-40 mph throughout the day.
Minnesota weather: Rainy start Saturday, clear and pleasant evening
Showers will linger through the morning hours, but clouds will clear, and things will dry out throughout the day on Saturday.
Showers will linger through the morning hours, but clouds will clear, and things will dry out throughout the day on Saturday.
Minnesota weather: Rainy start, clear and pleasant evening
Showers will linger through the morning hours, but clouds will clear, and things will dry out throughout the day on Saturday.
Showers will linger through the morning hours, but clouds will clear, and things will dry out throughout the day on Saturday.
Severe thunderstorm watch for western and northern Minnesota
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for most of the state until 3 a.m. Saturday. This watch does not include the Twin Cities metro, though late Friday into early Saturday we can expect a line of strong to severe storms to arrive from the Dakotas and move across Minnesota from the west to the east. Main threats will be damaging winds, hail, and heavy rain. Expect a clearing sky with plenty of sunshine by Saturday afternoon.
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for most of the state until 3 a.m. Saturday. This watch does not include the Twin Cities metro, though late Friday into early Saturday we can expect a line of strong to severe storms to arrive from the Dakotas and move across Minnesota from the west to the east. Main threats will be damaging winds, hail, and heavy rain. Expect a clearing sky with plenty of sunshine by Saturday afternoon.
Hot, dry weather causes low water levels on Prior Lake
With temperatures rising, lake levels haven't impacted operations at Charlie's on Prior in Prior Lake so far, but dock crews are still checking the water daily - worrying what might happen if it keeps getting lower.
With temperatures rising, lake levels haven't impacted operations at Charlie's on Prior in Prior Lake so far, but dock crews are still checking the water daily - worrying what might happen if it keeps getting lower.