It was a late night Saturday, and I know a lot of you were up with all that thunder!
Look at how that line of storms followed I-94 from Fargo to the Twin Cities. There were 60+ mph wind gusts in the west metro, and 3.5-4.0" hail in Monticello.
The Twin Cities FINALLY hit 90° today! This is nearly 5 weeks later than normal (June 9).
We get a break from the heat most of this week. One more warm and muggy day, then expect a stretch of temperatures closer to 80°.
I mentioned this during the early evening shows: Light winds and higher humidity will keep fireworks smoke around tonight.
That could mean poor air quality for several hours tonight.
Highest rain chances in the Twin Cities are through about 6:00 PM. Rain and storms should become more scattered in the evening.
The evening rain chances are more of a "wait and see" how storms develop in southwest MN over the next couple hours.
Storms are developing west of the Twin Cities through midday. If you’re in the metro, you have a shot at being drier through the early/mid afternoon.
These storms will move east late this afternoon into the evening.
This is probably my ideal forecast: Shorts and sweatshirt weather.
Enjoy the heck out of Sunday. Most of Monday is pretty good too. Storms return Monday evening through Tuesday.
There is still a small chance for rain in the Twin Cities Friday evening!
From about 6:00-8:00 PM, when that cold front comes through, there could be 30-45 minutes of rain total, and it could fall heavy for a spell.
Know where the nearest tent/buliding is if you're outside.
Cooler with more clouds Thursday. Best chances of rain during the day are in western Minnesota. Rain and storms are likely in the Twin Cities Thursday night into Friday.
Friday is also the only humid day between now and the weekend. It won't feel like the end of June.
Flooding along the Minnesota River continues through the middle of the week. The levels are steady toward Montevideo and New Ulm, even falling at Mankato.
However, closer to the Twin Cities, the river will get into major flood stage by Wednesday afternoon.
While the tornado potential is basically gone, these storms could still have heavy rain and gusty winds as they trudge across the Twin Cities into Wisconsin.
Here is the timeline for storms on Tuesday.
These storms could have large hail, strong winds, and isolated tornadoes, plus more heavy rain.
If you are going to be out and about, make sure you have a way to get weather information, and know where your nearest shelter is.
Morning rain and storms are moving into Wisconsin, and the afternoon rain and storms are starting to move into Minnesota.
Already 1-3" of rain in southern Minnesota today, and another 1-3" is possible with the next round of storms.
Can't stop won't stop this week.
Twin Cities rain potential this week...
Tonight/Monday: 1-3"+
Tuesday: 1-3"+
Wednesday: DRY!
Thursday: 0.25-0.50"
Friday: Up to 1"
Saturday: Up to 1"
Honestly, I think another 3-4" of rain this week is our floor.
A big story over the next week is several rounds of storms with heavy rainfall. The NWS is highlighting central and northern Minnesota for flash flooding Monday and Monday night.
If you are going to the cabin next week, OR CAMPING NEAR A RIVER, be aware of rising water!
The Twin Cities forecast this weekend...
Saturday: A few morning showers. Wet in the afternoon and evening. Cooler. More storms overnight.
Sunday: Any lingering storms end early. Hot and humid. More storms develop near sunset.
Make the most of this beautiful Friday weather Twin Cities!
Today is the last day without rain/storm chances for about a week. Enjoy the sun and low humidity with cautious abandon.
Ok, calling it a day. A few storms around the metro as you’re heading to bed. Plenty of lightning, maybe some small hail, but the severe potential is low.
8:30pm radar update
- the severe weather likely stays north of the Twin Cities metro
- Lightning is moving through the north metro
- hail and tornado potential is shifting into northwest Wisconsin
First Tornado Warning of the night is over Crosslake in northern Crow Wing County until 6:45 PM. This does NOT include Brainerd at the moment.
If you live from Cross Lake to Aitkin, get to your tornado safe place until 6:45
Ok Twin Cities, listen up!
That storm around Alexandria is the one to watch for the metro. It should arrive sometime 8-9 PM, and could have strong winds, hail, and a lot of lightning.
You still have some time to enjoy the weather this evening. Check back for updates.
