Overview

• The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Twin Cities metro from noon to 8 p.m. Friday as heat index values approach 100°F.
• Friday’s highs are expected to reach the low 90s with dew points climbing toward 70°F, creating exceptionally humid conditions.
• Scattered showers and isolated storms are possible statewide Friday, with more organized thunderstorm rounds forecast Saturday, especially in northwestern Minnesota.
• Overnight lows Thursday will remain in the mid-70s under mostly clear skies, offering minimal relief from the heat.
• A cooler, less humid air mass arrives Sunday, bringing highs back to around 80°F and easing the steamy holiday pattern.