Tuesday thunder threat: Heavy rainfall likely up north; marginal severe risk
Go Deeper.
Create an account or log in to save stories.
Like this?
Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.
We’re watching the next wave of rain and thunder cross the Upper Midwest through Tuesday.
This system does not look as volatile as last weekend’s system that produced a total of six tornadoes in Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.
Next low-pressure wave
Some of the short-range forecast models missed the timing and location of squall lines in last weekend’s severe weather outbreak. But NOAA’s NAM 3 km resolution model did a fairly good job.
The NAM 3km tracks our next low-pressure wave across mainly central and northern Minnesota overnight.
Turn Up Your Support
MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding. Turn up your support for this public resource and keep trusted journalism accessible to all.
The Twin Cities could get clipped by a little sunrise thunder Tuesday morning. There is a slight chance for redevelopment Tuesday afternoon The best chance of afternoon thunder appears to be east of the Twin Cities.
Marginal severe risk
There is a marginal (read low) risk for a few severe storms Tuesday.
Soaking rains up north again
Many drought areas of central and northern Minnesota got soaked last weekend. Another inch or 2 may fall through Tuesday.
Heat returns
It looks like heat and humidity are on the way back starting Friday. Highs in the lower 90s look likely once again. NOAA’s upper air forecast maps show another bubble of heat building across the Upper Midwest next weekend.
