Hot and muggy for Monday with storms possible late
Overall this week offers less frequent rain chances
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After extreme rainfall late last week, the week ahead should offer less frequent and less heavy rainfall. Storms are possible late Monday and again Thursday into Friday.
Steamy Monday with strong storms possible late
Monday will be hot and muggy across southern Minnesota with highs in the upper 80s and low 90s along with dew points in the 60s and 70s.
A cool front will be the potential spark for strong storms to develop in the northern half of the state late Monday into Monday night.
Storms that develop could be strong to severe. There’s a slight risk (level 2 of 5) forecast for central and northern Minnesota Monday into Monday night.
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Rainfall should generally be under 1 inch but, as with any storms, locally-heavier rainfall is always possible but won’t be widespread.
Tuesday will see a drop in dew points and slightly cooler temperatures. Highs will range from the mid-70s northwest to mid-80s south.
There will be another chance at showers and thunderstorms late Thursday into Friday, but overall this week will see less frequent storm chances and with a lower risk of excessive rainfall.
Any rainfall will have to be monitored carefully though as rivers will continue to rise and soils are saturated, unable to absorb significant rain.