Monday kicks off warming trend
It felt crisp and fall-like Sunday, but summer's not done yet.
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It felt crisp and fall-like Sunday, but summer's not done yet.
After some morning rain on Friday, temps will top out in the 70s.
Temperatures will rise above average Thursday, but not before another frosty overnight in parts of Minnesota.
A frost advisory has been issued across much of northern Minnesota and northern Wisconsin, where temperatures could fall to the low-30s overnight.
The fall feel will continue for the next couple of days in Minnesota.
After a cool, nice day on Thursday, Friday is a #Top10WxDay!
Meteorologist Joseph Dames has the latest forecast.
After several days in the 90s, Wednesday's fall-like weather may be a refreshing change for some Minnesotans.
Minnesotans are about to feel a rapid shift from brutal summer heat to fall-like temperatures.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in place again Tuesday due to serious heat. Air quality is also expected to worsen Tuesday in northwestern Minnesota.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows has the latest forecast on this NEXT Weather Alert day.
The already-high temperatures will keep on climbing through the long weekend, with a heat advisory in effect through Tuesday evening.
Meteorologist Joseph Dames has the latest forecast.
Thursday's going to be practically perfect, weather-wise, and then a warm-up begins that will lead to a potentially record-breaking Labor Day.
Temperatures are going to climb for the next several days, eventually reaching the 90s by the weekend.
If you've got plans to go to the Minnesota State Fair this week, you couldn't ask for a better forecast.
The first weekend of the Minnesota State Fair will wrap up in the 70s, and the coming week will offer nearly perfect fairgoing weather.
After a stretch of hot days, Saturday will cool down, and it'll be a perfect day to head out to the state fair.
After a week of largely brutal heat, Friday should bring the beginnings of some relief for most parts of the state, along with a chance for some much-needed showers.
Dew points will come down slightly Friday, but we don't reach the comfy weather until the weekend.
A heat advisory will be in effect for most of Thursday, with a good chance of the first 90-degree opening day of the Minnesota State Fair in a decade.
An excessive heat warning will be in place in the Twin Cities Tuesday and Wednesday as heat indices surpass 100. Anyone needing to stay cool will have options across the metro.
Monday was a typical summer day in the Twin Cities, but extreme heat will return Tuesday.
A passing cold front made the heat retreat on Sunday, but it will return later in the week.
A heatwave moves into the state on Saturday, with temperatures climbing above 90 and staying there through at least the middle of next week.
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