Minnesota weather: Storms move through Twin Cities, fizzle and head east

Storms hit the Twin Cities metro and are starting to fizzle and move eastward. 

Thursday's forecast in Minnesota 

(FOX 9)

What we know:

Most of the storms have now passed the Twin Cities metro and are moving east. 

A severe thunderstorm watch for the area has been canceled. 

Some storms are lingering in southern Minnesota, but are moving eastward. 

There are some weaker, rumbling rainstorms expected as the evening goes on, and will fade overnight. 

Once the storms clear, conditions will be calmer overnight with lows in the 40s.

The Twin Cities topped out at 75 degrees Thursday. 

Cloudy, cooler day on Friday 

What's next:

A northerly flow kicks in on Friday, ushering in clouds and cooler temperatures in the 50s. A few light isolated showers can’t be ruled out. 

Heading into the weekend, Saturday brings plenty of sunshine and highs in the upper 50s. Sunday is cloudier with light evening showers, which could linger into Monday morning. Temperatures are expected to rebound into the 60s by midweek. 

Here's a look at your seven-day forecast: 

(FOX 9)

The Source: The April 17, 2025, forecast is provided by FOX 9 meteorologists.

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