MN Weather: When Will The Extreme Heat End?

MINNEAPOLIS — The National Weather Service's heat advisory for the Twin Cities metro area has been extended until 8 p.m Thursday. Until then, high temperatures will be in the 90s every day.

Overnight lows will fall into the mid-70s.

"Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors," cautions the NWS. "Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances."

While the heat advisory will expire by Friday, it won't be much cooler. The high for Friday will be 92. The weekend highs will be in the upper 80s.

"Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside," adds the NWS.

"When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1."

Here's the full NWS forecast for the Twin Cities metro area:

Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 97. South wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Light southeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 94. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 87. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.