Storms and Heat Split Minnesota Through Saturday
Minnesota will see a sharp north-to-south contrast over the next three days. Northern Minnesota turns cooler and breezier with several chances for showers and thunderstorms, while central and southern Minnesota stay much warmer and more humid. Southern Minnesota could push into the 90s Friday before another chance for storms Saturday.
Northern Minnesota
Northern Minnesota will be cooler Thursday, with highs around the upper 60s. Duluth is expected to see a mix of clouds and sun, breezy conditions and a chance for an afternoon thunderstorm. Overnight lows will stay in the lower 60s.
Friday remains cool and breezy, with a few showers possible and highs only reaching the mid-60s. Saturday brings another chance for spotty thunderstorms, with highs climbing back to around 69 degrees.
Central Minnesota
Central Minnesota stays much warmer. St. Cloud could see a morning thunderstorm Thursday, followed by very warm and humid conditions with highs around 86 degrees. Some thunderstorms could produce hail or damaging wind.
Friday stays hot and humid, with highs near 88 and a mix of clouds and sunshine. Saturday remains humid with highs in the mid-80s and another chance for scattered thunderstorms.
Southern Minnesota
Southern Minnesota will be the hottest part of the state. Rochester could see a morning thunderstorm Thursday before skies become partly sunny. Highs should reach the mid-80s, with humid conditions continuing through the day. Stronger storms could produce hail or damaging winds.
Friday turns even hotter, with highs around 92 degrees. The heat and humidity could create dangerous conditions for people doing strenuous outdoor work or activities.
Saturday stays very warm and humid with highs in the upper 80s and another chance for scattered thunderstorms.
Overall, northern Minnesota gets the coolest and wettest weather through Saturday, while central and southern Minnesota remain hot and humid. Friday looks like the hottest day in the south, with storm chances returning across more of the state Saturday.
IMRN Chief Meteorologist Paul Trombley Forcast for today
