Labor Day afternoon thunderstorm update

Numerous thunderstorms have popped in response to a wave in the atmosphere and the heating of the day. At approximately 3:30 p.m., thunderstorms are scattered across northern and central Minnesota. Storms are moving toward the southeast into the Twin Cities metro area.

Sept 4 - 330P radar — Weather radar at approximately 3:30 p.m. Twin Cities National Weather Service

Cold air aloft has been freezing some of these raindrops into hail. As we go through the remainder of Monday afternoon, some thunderstorms will produce small hail and gusty winds. The threat of significant severe weather is low.

Thunderstorm activity will wane this evening.

Smoke

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And yes, that smoke you were smelling today, especially this morning, was from wildfires way off to our northwest.

Tuesday

Tuesday will be mostly dry and much cooler for back to work and school.

Back to the 70s

Temperatures will begin to rebound on Thursday.

Hurricane Irma update

Irma is now a Category 4 hurricane, with Category 5 being the strongest.

Sept 5 - Irma — Hurricane Irma late Monday afternoon. National Hurricane Center

Irma is likely to remain a major hurricane as it approaches the southeastern U.S. next weekend.

Labor Day afternoon thunderstorm update

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