We have gone from some cool weekends of late, but this last weekend was finally very nice!
Temperatures returned over the weekend to more seasonal readings in the mid- to upper-70s across the area. It was a great weekend for those wanting to get
a start on the 4th of July celebration. A couple of stray showers made their way across parts of the Upper Midwest, but most of Greater Minnesota enjoyed a pleasant weekend.
Our Independence Day was wonderful, too, for all of you enjoying an area parade; or out on the water, golfing, barbecuing, biking, etc. and otherwise just enjoying some great weather! Temperatures were generally in the low- to mid-80s both Monday and Tuesday.
Some isolated showers and thunderstorms were in the forecast by Tuesday night, but much of Minnesota enjoyed a great celebration of fireworks and fun!
The heat will be on for Minnesota with lots of upper 80s and even some low- to mid-90s set to arrive by Wednesday and Thursday. Factoring in the humidity, we could see heat indices in the 90s and possibly near 100 degrees.
The National Weather Service issues heat watches and advisories when the heat index is expected to reach or exceed 100 to 110 degrees. Parts of Minnesota could see some excessive heat this week towards the weekend.
Drink plenty of liquids, put on the sunscreen and enjoy the summer weather!
Weather history: On this date in 1936 Minneapolis recorded a record high of a very hot 104 degrees F.
Weather fact: Heat index is the ?Äúfeels-like?Äù temperature, or how ?Äúhot it really feels when the relative humidity is factored in with the actual air temperature.?Äù
Almanac:
Sunrise: 5:38 a.m.
Sunset: 9:14 p.m.
Normal High: 82
Normal Low: 60
Regional Temperatures:
Moorhead Low 65 High 88
Duluth Low 60 High 85
Central Minn Low 64 High 87
Minneapolis Low 69 High 90
Marshall Low 66 High 89
Rochester Low 67 High 91
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, 20-percent chance of a stray shower or isolated T-storms. High 87 Low 67 Wind: SE 10-15 mph Prec. .20?Äù-.60?Äù
Temperatures will be anywhere from 5-10 degrees above average for the midweek and into the weekend. Little moisture will be found along the way. An isolated pop-up shower or stray thunderstorm can?Äôt be ruled-out for Wednesday and Thursday and again for Saturday and Sunday. Otherwise, high pressure will influence our weather through the weekend and keep things quiet!
Thursday: Partly cloudy and warm, 20-percent chance of showers/T-storms. High 90 Low 67 Wind: S 10-15 mph Prec. Trace-.20?Äù
Friday: Partly cloudy. High 88 Low 67 Wind: W 10-15 mph Prec. None
Saturday: Partly cloudy, 20-percent chance of showers/T-storms late. High 87 Low 68 Wind: WSW 5-10 mph Prec. Trace-.20?Äù
Sunday: Partly cloudy, 20-percent chance of showers/T-storms. High 86 Low 67 Wind: WSW 5-15 mph Prec. Trace-.20?Äù