Frigid temperatures this weekend prompt cold weather advisories

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Showers and storms moving across Minnesota are bringing areas of heavy rain and will keep temperatures cooler Tuesday.

Storms spread across the state overnight Monday, and much of the state is starting off wet Tuesday.  

After a line of showers and storms passes through southern Minnesota Tuesday morning, any activity the rest of the day is likely to be much spottier for that portion of the state.  Heavier rain is most probable in central and northeastern Minnesota, where more of the day stays wet. Some totals could exceed and inch of precipitation, with a few totals above 2 inches.  

There is also an isolated chance for severe storms with this system, especially for eastern Minnesota.  

The rain clears out for most of the state by Tuesday evening, although spotty showers and storms could linger in northern Minnesota, especially the Arrowhead, through the night.

Meanwhile, temperatures Tuesday morning are ranging from the 50s north to 60s south.  Because of cloud cover and rain, highs stay below average, mostly in the 60s and 70s.

It will also be somewhat breezy, and the wind flow off of Lake Superior is causing a high rip current risk, including around the Duluth area.

While temperatures are cool Tuesday, another heat wave hits by the end of the week.  That extended forecast will be updated around 9 a.m.

You can hear my live weather updates on Minnesota Public Radio at 7:48 a.m. Monday through Friday morning.

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Showers and storms moving across Minnesota are bringing areas of heavy rain and will keep temperatures cooler Tuesday.



Areas of heavy rain move across the state Tuesday

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