NEXT Weather: Monday could be hottest day of year so far, storms possible on the 4th

NEXT Weather Factors:

• Monday could be hottest day of the year so far
• Storms possible for Monday and Tuesday (July 4th)
• Storms could be severe for July 4th
• Latter part of the week looks great 

MINNEAPOLIS -- Things look to remain hot and largely sunny for the next couple days, with some severe weather possible for the upcoming holiday.

Monday could hit 95 degrees, which would be the hottest day of the year so far. That's coupled with a slight increase in humidity. Showers and storms are possible late Monday. Those are expected to fall outside the Twin Cities.

Unfortunately, widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected on the Fourth of July, and some may be severe. A possible NEXT Weather Alert is in place for Tuesday as we monitor the severe threat. 

This will be cooler by Wednesday, with highs in the upper 70s and the lower 80s. Thursday and Friday look downright incredible, with sun and temps in the low-80s.