Rain chances for Saturday lead to cooler, cloudy forecast
The streak of 80-degree weather is expected to extend into next week
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The remnants of Hurricane Francine will bring increased cloud cover and moisture. Isolated showers or even scattered rain are likely. Cooler temperatures will accompany this weather, so be prepared for a dip in the warmth compared to recent days.
Abnormally dry, chance for rain
Just a minor disruption in the forecast for Saturday with the potential for isolated to scattered rain showers. Any precipitation is welcomed at this point. The Twin Cities, and Duluth are running almost 1.5 inches below the September precipitation average.
Parts of the state are currently in an abnormally dry drought due to September’s dry start.
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Rain showers will be moving in from the south, and even a few rumbles of thunder are possible. Rain chances for mainly eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. These showers should exit the forecast area by Saturday night.
Dew points have been increasing with the moisture provided by Francine. Look for dew points to linger in the mid 60s through the weekend.
High temperatures for Saturday will be running a few degrees cooler than what we have seen the past week. Western Minnesota will be warmer with the lack of cloud cover.
Summer lingers on; unsettled pattern
Summer's reach stretches beyond its usual end. As we draw closer to the autumnal equinox, there is no sign of summer slowing down. Temperatures hold steady in the 80s for the next week.
Forecast models are indicating a change in the upper atmospheric pattern. An Alaskan upper-level low will drive into the Pacific Northwest and head towards the Four Corners region. This will result in a southwest-to-northeast flow pattern, likely leading to several weather disturbances.
