Sunshine Thursday to kick off Minnesota State Fair; rain chances return early weekend

Thursday stays dry and mostly sunny in the Twin Cities, with lighter winds and temperatures warming into the low 80s.

Friday is mainly dry, but clouds and humidity increase ahead of our next system.

Rain and thunderstorm chances arrive Friday night into Saturday morning, with the best chances across southern Minnesota.

Saturday afternoon looks quieter, with showers and storms becoming more isolated.

A warmer weekend follows, with Sunday highs in the mid 80s to around 90 degrees, well above normal.