Isolated strong storms possible Thursday in Twin Cities

A weakening system will drag a cold front through the Twin Cities Thursday, bringing an end to our summer-like warmth.

Ahead of the boundary, temperatures climb to near 70 degrees with southerly winds gusting up to 30 mph.

Ongoing extensive cloud cover may limit afternoon storm development, but a slight risk exists for severe wind and hail.

Skies clear and winds calm a bit Friday as a small nose of high pressure nudges in. It will feel cooler, but still not bad in the low 60s.

Clouds increase again for the weekend, but most will stay dry aside from a stray shower late Saturday into Sunday with a piece of upper-level energy. Temps stay in the 60s for highs both days.

Monday brings the metro's next chance for a soaking storm with widespread rain, keeping temps in the 50s. That exits and lifts north Tuesday with some models hinting at some snow mixing in across northern Minnesota.

Drying conditions are expected for the rest of the week for the metro and southern Minnesota with temps staying more seasonable in the 50.