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Renewed flood risk Thursday in Minnesota before steamy weekend

2 days ago | cbsnews.com | Joseph Dames

Thursday morning starts with another round of heavy rain targeting southern and eastern Minnesota into western Wisconsin. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are possible, especially in areas that received several inches on Wednesday. Thursday's overall flood threat is not as high as Wednesday, and there are no active alerts. Most of the rain clears out by Thursday evening with a dry and warmer Friday ahead. Temperatures now to the point of the mid 70s.
Slow-moving storms roll into Minnesota Wednesday

3 days ago | cbsnews.com | Joseph Dames

Rain arrives in the Twin Cities mid-morning Wednesday, with waves of thunderstorms likely through Thursday evening. Highs will be in the low 70s on Wednesday, with widespread rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches expected across southern and eastern Minnesota into western Wisconsin. Repeated storm paths could boost local totals past 4 inches where cells linger. Flooding concerns increase Thursday with saturated ground and additional rainfall.
Sunny Tuesday in Twin Cities before storms, soaking rain return

4 days ago | cbsnews.com | Joseph Dames

A cold front has ushered in cooler, drier air in Minnesota, with highs on Tuesday around 80 degrees in the Twin Cities. The front stalls south of the metro through midweek and becomes the focus for heavy rainfall. Thunderstorms are likely late Tuesday night through Thursday, with several rounds possible. Forecast rainfall totals of 2-4 inches are expected across southern Minnesota, with localized amounts over 5 inches.
Storm chances Monday morning in Minnesota; days of downpours, cooler air to follow

5 days ago | cbsnews.com | Joseph Dames

Scattered thunderstorms are possible before noon on Monday in the Twin Cities, with a small chance in the afternoon across southern Minnesota. The sun will pop up after clouds clear, with highs in the low 80s. Cooler temps settle in behind a front, with highs in the 70s to low 80s through midweek. Expect multiple rounds of storms Tuesday through Friday with downpours possible. Southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin may see 2-3 inches of rainfall, with localized flooding a concern.
More storms for parts of Minnesota Friday, then extreme heat arrives

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Joseph Dames

Parts of Minnesota may be dealing with lingering storms on Friday morning, with more to follow come nightfall. Then, the heat takes over the weekend. A few of the early Friday storms south of the Twin Cities could be strong, with hail and gusty winds. Once those clear out, we'll have sun breaks and a high around 87. The best chance for storms Friday night looks to be north of Interstate 94, though a stray cell could sneak farther south.
More storms possible to end the week, then heat and humidity take over Minnesota

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Joseph Dames

The work week will wrap with the return of rain to parts of Minnesota, then the first pop of summer heat and humidity will arrive over the weekend. Isolated showers are possible Thursday afternoon, and a stronger thunderstorm complex will likely develop late at night. Heavy rain, hail and damaging winds are all possible overnight, especially north of Interstate 94. A second round of storms is possible Friday night, mainly across central and northern Minnesota.
Quiet Wednesday in Twin Cities, but storms, heat and humidity are ahead

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Joseph Dames

Wednesday will be warm and mostly dry in Minnesota, though isolated storms are possible down south. Expect a high around 80 in the Twin Cities. Those pop-up storms will mainly be a concern near Interstate 90. Thursday will bring better storm chances, with modest instability and enough wind shear to support isolated severe weather. Friday opens the door to scattered storms again, especially early and again overnight before the real heat arrives.
Sunnier, warmer Tuesday stays dry, but storm chances return Wednesday in Minnesota

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Joseph Dames

Tuesday will give Minnesota a break from stormy weather, but it won't last long. It'll be a quiet day, with drier air moving in behind Monday's front. Expect a high around 80, with partly sunny skies and lower humidity. Storm chances return late on Wednesday and again on Thursday. A hotter, stickier weekend builds in, with highs near 90. More storm chances are likely by early next week.
Multiple rounds of severe storms possible in Minnesota Monday

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Joseph Dames

Multiple rounds of storms could lash Minnesota on Monday, with some severe weather possible. A NEXT Weather Alert is in place. An early round could impact the morning commutes, especially south of the Twin Cities. If we get some sun and energy in the afternoon, a second round may form by evening. That evening barrage could potentially turn severe, with wind damage, hail and tornadoes all possible. The greatest threat will be in southern and central Minnesota, including the metro.
Threat of heavy rain lingers through Friday in Twin Cities

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Joseph Dames

Scattered rain and thunder continue on Friday in the Twin Cities with locally heavy totals possible. Highs will be in the upper 60s with moments of dry time, but also a risk for something to pass by most of the day. Expect a brief break in the rain on Saturday with mostly dry skies and highs near 70. Sunday will be warmer with increasing clouds. Late-night spotty showers are possible. Monday looks to be humid with building instability and a chance for scattered storms.