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Heavy Rain Friday through Monday: Key Points

Flooding Potential Friday & Saturday

Severe Storm Potential Friday and Saturday

Hot and Humid Saturday

Hot, Humid Weekend with Rounds of Storms

Multiple rounds of thunderstorms will affect the region Friday through Monday. Heavy rain will be possible with any storms. If multiple rounds of storms affect the same locations, those locations could receive more than 2 to 4 inches of rain over this period. Unfortunately, exact locations of the heaviest rain are uncertain, as is frequently the case with thunderstorms this time of year. Monitor the latest forecasts and plan ahead - clear debris from gutters and storm drains if you are able.

Storm chances Friday and Saturday bring localized flash flooding potential to parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Rounds of thunderstorms Friday and Saturday may bring severe storms to the region. Damaging winds will be the main risk across both days. Hail and perhaps a tornado could occur Friday as well.

Heat index values of up to 103 are expected Saturday afternoon along and south of I-90. Limit outdoor activities and, if outside, stay hydrated, take breaks in shade, and wear light loose fitting clothing.

After another day of seasonable temperatures for the Upper Mississippi River Valley today, very warm and moist air returns Friday, bringing heat indices back into the 90s. Additionally, rounds of thunderstorms may occur through the weekend. Heavy rain causing localized flash flooding will be the main concern for potential storms Friday and Saturday. Some strong to severe storms may be possible as well.