Daily storm probability increases – Chris

Good Saturday morning and happy weekend everyone! We just came off a work week that was an absolute WINNER weather-wise. I expect the great weather to continue, but it will be unsettled with isolated thunderstorms through the weekend. Today will be mostly dry, but a disturbance will bring rain chances along I-90 and an incoming cold front will bring thunderstorms to central and northern Minnesota. The metro area will be unsettled enough between the two weather conditions that sudden showers and thunderstorms are possible in the afternoon, but that activity should remain isolated at best. Highs will be just above 27 degrees.

Similar to Saturday, there will be isolated thunderstorms on Sunday, with more dry hours than wet. As a cold front moves ever closer to the city, the probability of these showers may be slightly higher than the previous day. Nevertheless, it will not be a bad day. The maximum temperature will be just over 27 degrees.

The unsettled weather pattern will continue into next week. Expect a mix of sun and clouds with possible thunderstorms on Monday afternoon. It will warm up a few degrees with highs in the 30s. A new low pressure wave will arrive on Tuesday and that is the day when the chance of showers and thunderstorms will be highest. No severe weather is expected at this time, but one or two stronger thunderstorms cannot be ruled out.

A high pressure system will move in from the northwest on Wednesday afternoon. This will drive away the rain and bring sunshine later next week. Maximum temperatures will be around 30 degrees, with temperatures possibly even above 30 degrees possible by next weekend.

Enjoy the weekend and continue to be the best version of yourself!
– Meteorologist Chris Reece