Possible tornadoes batter western Wisconsin communities
While Minnesota was largely spared from Thursday's severe storms, possible tornadoes were spotted in at least two western Wisconsin communities.
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While Minnesota was largely spared from Thursday's severe storms, possible tornadoes were spotted in at least two western Wisconsin communities.
Minnesota will see one more hot day on Wednesday before storms arrive, bringing with them a big cooldown.
The heat will hold in Minnesota on Tuesday as elevated fire danger and poor air quality continue.
A red flag warning and air quality alert will be in effect in Minnesota on a hot, windy Monday.
Friday will be sunny and warm in the Twin Cities, with highs in the low 80s. A few showers are possible in the evening hours.
Thursday will be seasonable and sunny in the Twin Cities, with highs in the 60s and 70s.
After back-to-back days in the low 80s, the Twin Cities will feel "cooler" on Wednesday, with highs in the low 70s and lighter winds.
Monday kicks off a sunny, quiet week in the Twin Cities as warm spring temperatures carry on.
Friday will be overcast and cool, but the weekend will bring Minnesota a #Top10WxDay.
Rain chances return to the Twin Cities on Thursday ahead of a warmer, drier stretch that sets in this weekend.
Spring is heating up, with a breezy, warm Wednesday on the way and even warmer temperatures ahead.
After severe weather rolled through Minnesota on Monday — including at least one observed tornado — Tuesday will be much calmer.
A volatile Monday brought multiple rounds of severe weather across Minnesota.
High pressure gradually returns to the Twin Cities through Friday, allowing for a drier and brighter day with sunshine back into the afternoon. That will help high temps get back near average close to 60.
Overnight showers could stick around through Thursday morning, especially south of the Twin Cities, with highs near 60 degrees.