Lea Zmurko: It will be a hot summer weekend
The Northland will still be seeing hot weather as we move into the weekend. The next few days will be in between minor to moderate Heat Risk as all should stay mindful of the risks of dehydration and heat exhaustion. Look for shade and stay safe this weekend.
Temperatures will rise well into the 80s and some areas further inland nearing 90 degrees over the course of the weekend. The heat and humidity is no joke for the next few days, mornings will feel muggy and afternoons will be bright and hot. Take advantage of the cooler parts of the early morning and right around sunset as temperatures start to drop and cool off for the evening.
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Those humid and hazy conditions will finally break when storms arrive Saturday afternoon. There is a chance for severe weather and localized minor flooding as storms pass through the northwestern portions of Minnesota and into Wisconsin. The key risks will be damaging winds and large hail. The rain will pass through in series of isolated systems starting in the afternoon on Saturday and continuing through the overnight.
This heat wave will diminish after the showers clear and temperatures will remain moderate to below average by the middle of next week.
Today
Sunny, with a high near 86. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Breezy, with a northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.