Heat and humidity with chance for severe storms on Saturday, Sunday
MINNEAPOLIS — There is a severe storm watch for northwestern Minnesota until midnight. The National Weather Service has also issued a severe thunder storm watch for the metro area until 4 a.m. Sunday. The storm impacting the northwestern part of the state is expected to make it's way southeast along the I-94 corridor.
The major threat with this storm is possible hail and strong winds.
Severe weather rolled through parts of Minnesota Saturday evening. The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado in Rice county.
The National Weather Service also reported that golf ball sized hail was reported in Rice County and quarter sized hail in Le Seueur County.
Saturday is a NEXT Weather Alert day because of the heat and humidity, as well as the chance for storms.
Sunday could see another heat advisory, and there is similar potential for storms.
The city of Minneapolis says it will be fully staffed at its two guarded beaches, two water parks and the Webber Natural Swimming Pool. More than 50 wading pools, three splash pads, and seven unguarded beaches will be available as well.
The city added that there would be five air-conditioned recreation centers open over the weekend from noon to 6 p.m.
Cooling centers open on Saturday:
- Bottineau
- Powderhorn
- North Commons
- Whittier
- East Phillips
Cooling centers open on Sunday:
- Northeast
- Pearl
- Fairview
- Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
- East Phillips
Click the links for more information on Minneapolis' beaches and pools.
