Minnesota weather: Bright and hot Tuesday with late-day storm chances

MN weather: Hot Tuesday ahead of late-day storms

It's another hot Tuesday in Minnesota with highs in the upper 80s and low 90s. There is a chance of scattered storms in the afternoon and evening, with a level 1 marginal risk of severe weather. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the forecast. 

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A hot Tuesday across Minnesota brings temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s before scattered storms develop later in the day.

Tuesday’s forecast in Minnesota

What to expect:

Tuesday starts unsettled across parts of southern Minnesota, where early showers and thunderstorms will clear heading into the late morning. Cloud cover may linger into the lunch hour around the Twin Cities metro before sunshine returns through the afternoon. 

Temperatures quickly climb into the upper 80s and low 90s statewide, with the metro topping out around 89 degrees. Southwest winds stay fairly light at 5 to 10 mph. 

Scattered thunderstorms could redevelop later in the afternoon and evening. Central and southern Minnesota remain under a level 1 marginal risk for severe weather. The primary risks include wind gusts over 60 mph, isolated quarter-size hail, and brief heavy downpours.

Storms gradually weaken overnight, though a few lingering rumbles remain possible. Conditions stay mild and muggy, with lows holding in the 60s.

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Extended Minnesota weather forecast 

What's next:

Wednesday stays hot, with highs again reaching the upper 80s. Most of the day looks dry, with a stray afternoon storm possible. 

Thursday turns slightly less humid as dew points begin to fall. Temperatures cool slightly into the low to mid-80s.

Warm summer-like weather continues through the rest of the week, with highs staying in the 80s and plenty of sunshine.

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