Minnesota weather: Pleasant Friday with late-day rumbles possible

MN weather: Rumbles possible by Friday evening

A pleasant day on Friday will give way to increasing afternoon clouds and possible late-day rumbles. FOX 9 meteorologist Keith Marler has the full forecast.

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A mild Friday gives way to increasing afternoon clouds and chances for rumbles this evening. 

Friday’s forecast in Minnesota 

What to expect:

Expect southerly winds at 5-10 mph and comfortable temperatures in the mid-70s to close out the workweek. The Twin Cities metro daytime high is around 76 degrees. 

Clouds begin to slowly build in the afternoon, setting the stage for late-day drips and rumbles. The pop-up storms will linger into early Saturday morning before clearing out. 

These storms pose a level 2 slight severe weather risk for southwestern Minnesota and a level 1 marginal risk for the metro. The main threats from these storms include hail, strong wind gusts of 60-70 mph, and a very low risk of isolated tornadoes. 

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Extended forecast 

What's next:

The clouds will clear for a sunnier afternoon on Saturday. Dew points creep into the mid-60s, making it feel slightly more humid. Highs will approach 80 degrees in the metro.  

Sunday will be more humid with temperatures in the low 80s. The heat and humidity will persist into next week, along with off-and-on storm chances. 

Here’s a look at the seven-day forecast:   

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