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Storms moving in late Sunday; 80 to 90 degree temperatures continue

Severe weather threat for Sunday.
Severe weather threat for Sunday.
Storm Prediction Center

Low temperatures Saturday night are expected to drop into the upper 60s to low 70s. Winds will continue out of the south tonight between 5-10 mph, with occasional gusts to 15-20 mph.

Low temperatures for Saturday night.
Low temperatures for Saturday night.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Our dew points continue to be in the upper 60s to low 70s through the middle of the work week.

Dewpoints through the weekend.
Dewpoints expected through the weekend.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration via College of DuPage

Severe weather risk this weekend

As a surface low moves east out of the Dakotas, a stalled front shifts eastward Sunday. This feature will introduce shower and storm chances for the Twin Cities area. Some uncertainty remains in the forecast regarding the intensity and placement of this activity. Models are in agreement when it comes to the bulk of the activity coming in for late Sunday night into early Monday.

Severe weather threat for Sunday.
Severe weather threat for Sunday.
Storm Prediction Center

Cooler temperatures expected on Monday.

Cooler temperatures will settle in briefly for Monday behind the front, as highs return back into the lower to mid-80s.

Highs for Monday.
High temperatures for Monday.
NOAA

Stormy weather pattern ahead.

A few shortwaves of energy will ride a ridge of high pressure into Wednesday and Thursday. This will give us our next best chance at precipitation through the week. Temperatures remain warm in the 90s for Tuesday and Wednesday.

Precipitation for late Sunday into early Monday.
Precipitation for late Sunday into early Monday.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration via Pivotal Weather