Minnesota weather: Storms move out midday Friday, warm weekend to follow
MN weather: Storms clear for pleasant Friday evening
Isolated thunderstorms will clear for a pleasant Friday evening, but there are additional chances for storms this weekend. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has more on what to expect.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Friday morning storms dropped some hail, but will slowly move out of southwestern Minnesota in the afternoon. It will be quieter evening followed by a warm weekend with a couple of chances of storms in the forecast.
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Friday forecast:
Storms will move out of southern and southeastern Minnesota throughout the afternoon. Dryer air along with sunshine and a north-west wind will make for a quieter and nice evening to close out this work week.
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Extended Minnesota weather forecast
What's next:
The weekend stays warm with temperatures in the mid-80s expected both Saturday and Sunday. Saturday will feature plenty of sunshine and lower humidity with some clouds mixed with sunshine for Sunday with dew points rising, making for a little warmer feel to the air.
A couple of chances of storms remain in this forecast with a few scattered over the area Saturday and then another round Sunday night into very early Monday morning. Afterward, more of the same, with temperatures in the lower 80s and mostly sunny days Monday through midweek. It should be a nice summer-like forecast ahead.
Here's a look at the seven-day forecast:
The Source: This forecast uses information from FOX 9 meteorologists.