After a quiet weekend, attention turns towards the end of this afternoon towards night, as strong to severe storms are expected. The Storm Prediction Center has placed a slight (2/5) risk for severe weather across much of southern Minnesota and northern Iowa. The main hazards will be large hail, damaging winds, and perhaps an isolated tornado or two. The best time for severe storms appears to be from 6pm on Sunday to 2am on Monday. The risk of flash floods will need to be controlled later tonight, especially overnight, as heavy rains are expected from these storms. Anywhere from 1-2 “of rain is possible during this event. Watch out for the weather tonight and make sure you have multiple ways to get alerts!
Overnight temperatures will be mild in the lower 1970s with winds from the southeast at 5-10 mph. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue through Monday.
Warm, humid conditions are available for Monday with scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. Sunny periods may be possible between storms. Temperatures will rise to the upper 80s to the lower 90s in some places with dew points in the lower 70s. Tuesday appears to be a bit drier with partly sunny skies, but some showers and thunderstorms are still possible during the afternoon. Highs will be in the upper 80s with dew points of around 70 degrees.
Similar conditions are expected for Wednesday and Thursday as the hot and humid weather continues. Temperatures will remain in the upper 1970s with dew points, slightly less than previous days, in the mid-1960s. Partly sunny skies and periodic afternoon showers and thunderstorms are expected.
Conditions appear to dry up before the July 4 holiday weekend, with the summer heat and humidity remaining. An isolated rain or thunderstorm may be possible on Friday afternoon, but overall the day seems mostly sunny with maximum temperatures in the upper 80s. Dew points seem to set in the mid-60s for Saturday and Sunday with highs in the mid-80s above and partly in mostly sunny skies.
