Calm Thursday in the Twin Cities; NEXT Weather Alert Friday for heavy rain

Clouds and drizzle Thursday morning gave way to a little afternoon sunshine in the Twin Cities ahead of the arrival of a storm system that's triggered a NEXT Weather Alert.

Temperatures Thursday afternoon will feel like Wednesday with highs in the mid 70s. A stronger storm arrives early Friday, bringing widespread rain for most of the day.

The rain will be heavy at times with amounts over 2 inches likely for much of southern Minnesota, including the metro. Isolated flooding is possible.

This storm will keep high temperatures in the 60s to end the week. The weekend looks mostly dry with a mix of clouds and sun.

The only chances for rain are a lingering shower early Saturday and late Sunday, closer to Interstate 90.

Temps stay cooler in the upper 60s and close to 70 through the weekend and early next week.