Weather Story

Storms this Afternoon

Severe Risk Today

Today thru Friday

Heat Safety

Thunderstorms are developing in MN. Some of these storms may become strong to severe. Make sure you remain weather aware this afternoon, and have a way to recieve any potential warnings for your area. Storms will decrease in intensity during the evening hours.

As a cold front moves eastward into Minnesota this afternoon, scattered thunderstorms will develop, some of which will be severe. There is a level 2 out of 5 severe risk for parts of northwest and north central Minnesota roughly Roseau to Wadena and points east. Main threats will be hail up to golf balls and wind gusts up to 75 mph. An isolated tornado is possible. In addition an isolated severe storm cannot be ruled over for parts of the Red River valley and west central Minnesota early to mid afternoon. Storms will exit the area before sunset.

Cold front moving thru today will bring in a much cooler airmass for the rest of the week into the weekend. Chance for showers and t-storms today and again on Thursday. Windy most days into the weekend.

Warm temperatures will combine with humidity the next several days to bring heat related impacts to those working outdoors, particularly when in direct sunlight. Remember to take frequent breaks, drink plenty of water and find AC if you need. This warm spell will last into midweek.