NEXT Weather: Rain in southeastern Minnesota, high winds expected Sunday

MINNEAPOLIS -- Showers are moving through southeastern Minnesota as the state is desperate for rain amidst a worsening drought.

Areas from Rochester on east are seeing rain that is moving up from Iowa. Some more rain, as well as potential wet snow could hit larger swaths of the state in the middle part of next week.

There is a chance for nuisance-causing light showers overnight. Sunday will also be windy with wind gusts up to 50 mph.

A wind advisory and red flag warning are in effect for much of central and western Minnesota until 6 p.m. Sunday.

Temperatures over the weekend are much closer to average with highs in the 40s. On Sunday, the high could reach 52 degrees.

Temperatures will be in the 40s & 50s until Wednesday when temperatures are expected to reach the 60s, followed by highs only near freezing this time next week.

Rain is possible Tuesday through Thursday, with some snow mixing in Thursday evening.