Extreme Heat, Thunderstorms Forecast For Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Severe thunderstorms including large hail and damaging winds are forecast for Sunday night in west and central Minnesota Sunday night, and are expected to give way for extreme temperatures Monday, the National Weather Service says.

According to the NWS, isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible in portions of western and central Minnesota late Sunday. There is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms in far western Minnesota and a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms on central through southwestern Minnesota. The main hazards are large hail and damaging winds, weather observers say.

High temperatures in the middle 90s are expected for southern Minnesota, including the Twin Cities metro, on Monday which will create the potential for heat-related illnesses if participating in outdoor activities, according to the NWS.

Scattered thunderstorms are possible Monday afternoon through Wednesday night, weather observers say.

Forecast

Sunday Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 88. South southeast wind around 15 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 25 miles per hour

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South southeast wind 10 to 15 miles per hour.

Monday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. South wind 10 to 15 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 30 miles per hour.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4 a.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Increasing clouds, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 15 miles per hour.