Minnesota weather: A warmer and sunnier day ahead on Monday

MN weather: Warmer and sunnier day on Monday

Overnight rain gives way to sunshine and highs near 80 on Monday across Minnesota. Summerlike warmth continues Tuesday before storm chances return later this week. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the forecast.

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Minnesota dries out Monday as clouds gradually clear for a warm and sunny afternoon.

Monday’s forecast in Minnesota

What to expect:

Monday starts with lingering clouds and a few leftover showers, but clears out for a mostly dry day. Cloud cover gradually clears for plenty of mid to late afternoon sunshine. 

Temperatures warm into the upper 70s across much of the state, while the Twin Cities metro tops out around 80 degrees. A light easterly breeze at 5 to 10 mph keeps conditions comfortable, though a touch of humidity lingers through the afternoon.

Monday night stays pleasant, with widespread lows in the 50s.

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Extended Minnesota weather forecast 

What's next:

Tuesday brings more toasty warmth, with highs climbing into the low to mid-80s under plenty of sunshine. Humidity levels ease, with dew points falling into the upper 40s and making for a comfortable afternoon.

Humidity begins creeping back into the forecast Wednesday as clouds gradually increase. Shower and thunderstorm chances return Wednesday night and hang around through Friday.

The pattern turns drier heading into the weekend, with highs remaining in the mid to upper 80s.

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

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