National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Low level moisture will increase northward thru the state of Minnesota Friday ahead of a cold front. The timing of the cold front will determine the location of potential severe storm development. Right now a level 2 out of 5 risk of severe storms exists Friday mid afternoon into the early evening for areas from Bemidji to Fergus Falls to Wheaton and points east.
Morning clouds and a few showers, then clearing. Less windy today with a northwest wind 12 to 25 mph. Highs mostly in the 70s. Winds turning southerly Thursday and warmer with plenty of sun. A cold front pushes through Friday and ahead of it a chance for severe t-storms over parts of north central and west central Minnesota. Cooler for the weekend.