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MN weather: Hit-or-miss showers, storms Friday
A few showers and thunderstorms are possible Friday, though many areas will stay dry, and temperatures remain comfortable in the 70s. Sunshine returns Saturday before a few storm chances move back into southern Minnesota on Sunday. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the forecast.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A comfortable Friday brings highs in the 70s across much of Minnesota, though a few showers and thunderstorms are possible at times.
Friday’s forecast in Minnesota
What to expect:
Friday remains comfortable across Minnesota, with highs reaching the mid-70s in the Twin Cities metro and cooler 60s across northern Minnesota.
A batch of showers moves west to east during the morning before tapering off. Another round of isolated showers and thunderstorms may develop during the mid to late afternoon.
The best chance for storms will be along and north of Interstate 94, though not everyone will see rain. A few storms could produce quarter-size hail, gusty winds, and brief heavy downpours. Parts of central and southeastern Minnesota are under a level 1 marginal risk for severe weather.
Storms fade around sunset, leading to a quiet Friday night. Overnight lows fall into the 50s across much of the state, with a few 40s possible in northern Minnesota.
Extended Minnesota weather forecast
What's next:
Saturday looks beautiful, with plenty of sunshine and highs in the 70s.
Clouds increase a bit Sunday, and a few scattered showers or thunderstorms are possible during the afternoon and evening, mainly across southern Minnesota.
Temperatures remain comfortable in the 70s through the middle of next week. After Friday, the next chance of rain for the Twin Cities metro looks to be Tuesday or Wednesday.
Here’s a look at the seven-day forecast:
The Source: This forecast uses information from FOX 9 meteorologists.