Temperatures and humidity continue to increase through the weekend. Dangerous heat in the upper 80s to low 90s are possible along with tropical type humidity. Heat indices will be well into the 90s with 100s toward Minneapolis. There will also be potential for strong to severe storms on Saturday and Sunday. The severe thunderstorm potential will hinge on whether thunderstorms can break through the warmer air higher up in the atmosphere known as the cap.

If they do, damaging wind gusts and large hail would be the main hazards. Beginning Saturday evening there will a severe storm potential to develop over northeast Minnesota and will move southeast. By Sunday afternoon and evening there is a threat of strong storms in out southern viewing area wind damage will be the big threat with this one. Finally, more widespread thunderstorms are possible all-over late Sunday into Monday morning.

TONIGHT
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
FRIDAY
Sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
SATURDAY
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
SUNDAY
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
MONDAY
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.