Temperatures compared to average
An arc of warmth is now developing across the U.S. taking hot temps from the Southwest, transporting them up and over a relative trough with slightly below average temperatures in the Southeast thanks to unsettled conditions. If this pattern persists, it could be a very warm dry summer for Minnesota.
An arc of warmth is now developing across the U.S. taking hot temps from the Southwest, transporting them up and over a relative trough with slightly below average temperatures in the Southeast thanks to unsettled conditions. If this pattern persists, it could be a very warm dry summer for Minnesota.
Dew points will gradually rise in later half of this week
Humidity levels will gradually rise the next few days. We'll start toasty warm Thursday and ease into a bit more steamy warmth by the latter half of the weekend as dew points climb into the 60s. It won't be oppressive, but it will certainly feel uncomfortable.
Humidity levels will gradually rise the next few days. We'll start toasty warm Thursday and ease into a bit more steamy warmth by the latter half of the weekend as dew points climb into the 60s. It won't be oppressive, but it will certainly feel uncomfortable.
Future temps as summertime heat arrives in Minnesota
Much of the region is likely to be in the 90s with triple digits possible this weekend as the summertime heat arrives in Minnesota. The Twin Cities are likely to see solid mid 90s.
Much of the region is likely to be in the 90s with triple digits possible this weekend as the summertime heat arrives in Minnesota. The Twin Cities are likely to see solid mid 90s.
Here comes the heat
Summer will get kicked into high gear as a ridge of heat moves from the West Coast into the Upper Midwest starting in earnest on Friday and going into next week. It's tough to know exactly how long it will last, but doesn't show much of a cool down through midweek.
Summer will get kicked into high gear as a ridge of heat moves from the West Coast into the Upper Midwest starting in earnest on Friday and going into next week. It's tough to know exactly how long it will last, but doesn't show much of a cool down through midweek.
Thursday's forecast: Hot!
And the weekend will be even hotter!
And the weekend will be even hotter!
June 1 marks official start to 2021 Atlantic hurricane season
The 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially begins June 1 and one of the names for this year has already been used.
The 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially begins June 1 and one of the names for this year has already been used.
Tuesday's forecast: Sunny highs around 80!
Some clouds roll in this evening, with some rain possible late tonight.
Some clouds roll in this evening, with some rain possible late tonight.
Memorial Day's forecast: Seasonable highs in the mid 70s
Some storms may pop in Southern Minnesota. Temps will rise throughout the week with 90s possible this weekend.
Some storms may pop in Southern Minnesota. Temps will rise throughout the week with 90s possible this weekend.
Memorial Day weekend forecast: Sun returns, temps in the 60s and 70s
After a rainy Thursday, sunshine is expected for parts of Memorial Day weekend with high temperatures in the 60s and 70s.
After a rainy Thursday, sunshine is expected for parts of Memorial Day weekend with high temperatures in the 60s and 70s.
Super Flower Blood Moon wows Minnesotans Wednesday morning
A Super Flower Blood Moon eclipse was visible in the sky early Wednesday morning.
A Super Flower Blood Moon eclipse was visible in the sky early Wednesday morning.
Humid Monday sets the stage for possible evening storm
A hot, humid Monday is setting the stage for the potential development of storms in the evening, according to the FOX 9 Weather Team.
A hot, humid Monday is setting the stage for the potential development of storms in the evening, according to the FOX 9 Weather Team.
Biden gets hurricane season briefing at FEMA, doubles funding for extreme weather
President Joe Biden visited FEMA headquarters to receive a briefing on the 2021 hurricane season and preparedness efforts. He also announced plans to increase funding to better prepare for extreme weather.
President Joe Biden visited FEMA headquarters to receive a briefing on the 2021 hurricane season and preparedness efforts. He also announced plans to increase funding to better prepare for extreme weather.
Minnesota weather: Severe storms possible Thursday
Some isolated severe storms are possible in the Minnesota area Thursday.
Some isolated severe storms are possible in the Minnesota area Thursday.
Tornado confirmed near Northfield during severe weather Wednesday night
FOX 9 is tracking a damaging tornado confirmed near Northfield, Minnesota Wednesday night.
FOX 9 is tracking a damaging tornado confirmed near Northfield, Minnesota Wednesday night.
Rice County Sheriff describes spotting possible tornado touchdown
Rice County Sheriff Troy Dunn describes response to a reported tornado in Rice County near Webster, Minnesota.
Rice County Sheriff Troy Dunn describes response to a reported tornado in Rice County near Webster, Minnesota.
VIDEO: Funnel cloud spotted near Owatonna, Minnesota
A funnel cloud was spotted near Owatonna, Minnesota amid a tornado warning in Steele and Rice counties Wednesday night.
A funnel cloud was spotted near Owatonna, Minnesota amid a tornado warning in Steele and Rice counties Wednesday night.
Wednesday's forecast: Cloudy with scattered rain
More of the same Thursday and Friday, with 90s possible by Saturday.
More of the same Thursday and Friday, with 90s possible by Saturday.
Tuesday's forecast: Highs in the 70s, rain possible
Rain also likely tomorrow
Rain also likely tomorrow
Summer-style humidity arrives this week, could hang around for good
Summer-style humidity arrives in Minnesota this week and could hang around for good.
Summer-style humidity arrives in Minnesota this week and could hang around for good.
Dew points rising over next few days
The Twin Cities will see rising dewpoints over the next few days as Gulf of Mexico moisture surges northward. It's gonna feel a lot more like summer around here starting Wednesday and going right through the weekend.
The Twin Cities will see rising dewpoints over the next few days as Gulf of Mexico moisture surges northward. It's gonna feel a lot more like summer around here starting Wednesday and going right through the weekend.