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Warm and smoky with a thunder chance

Smoke aloft dims sunshine again today. Isolated thundershowers possible

It’s a weird weather day in Minnesota.

Significant smoke aloft from western wildfires covers Minnesota traditionally blue September skies again Monday.

The smoky smudge is clearly visible on NOAA’s GOES-16 visible loop Monday afternoon.

GOES-16 visible satellite loop Monday
GOES-16 visible satellite loop Monday
NOAA/College of Dupage

The thickest smoke crosses the Upper Midwest Monday.

NOAA HRRR model vertically integrated smoke product Monday
NOAA HRRR model vertically integrated smoke product Monday
NOAA

NOAA’s HRR model vertically integrated smoke product suggests the thicker plume will shift southward Tuesday. This should bring bluer skies to most of Minnesota Tuesday.

NOAA HRRR model vertically integrated smoke product
NOAA HRRR model vertically integrated smoke product for Tuesday
NOAA

Spotty thunder Monday

Our summery weather pattern brings warmer temperatures this week. A weak front sparks a few thundershowers Monday afternoon. Expect a brief passing thundershower through Monday afternoon.

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