Severe thunderstorm watch

2024 - 8 - 26

Minneapolis Weather: A Roller Coaster of Thermals and Thunderstorms!

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Hold on to your umbrellas, Twin Cities! A wild weather pattern is sweeping through Minnesota with tropical storms, extreme heat, and a promise of perfect fair conditions soon! ๐ŸŒช๏ธโ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ”

Get ready, Twin Cities! A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 11 p.m., as storms fueled by tropical moisture prepare to make their presence felt. With dew points nearing a steamy 80 degrees, southern Minnesota is bracing for a weather showdown that will drop jawsโ€” and possibly hail! With temperatures soaring into the low 90s, the summer heatwave is on, and Mother Nature's tantrum might just take the day into a stormy spectacle filled with crackling energy and swirling clouds.

Just when you thought things couldnโ€™t get hotter, the National Weather Service has warned that scattered storms will develop and move eastward, bringing not just moisture but the threat of damaging wind gusts and large hail. Perhaps the most daunting possibility is the formation of isolated tornadoes that could really shake things up. Central Minnesota is already under scrutiny, as areas including Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, Kandiyohi, Meeker, and Wright Counties brace for potential havoc! It's a weather party that nobody asked for, but it seems everyone will be invited!

But wait, there's hope on the horizon! After the storms wrap up, we can expect a delightful dip in temperature come Tuesday, with highs in the 80s making their exit after the sweltering airmass departs. The labor day weekend is looking peachy too, with temperatures settling in the delightful 70sโ€” just in time for Minnesota State Fair lovers to indulge without breaking a sweat. Cheese curds, deep-fried treats, and blissful rides on a perfect, clear day, anyone?

In meteorological terms, the deep tropical moisture is quite a sight, as it leads to intense convective processes, which is essentially what transforms heat into those wild storms. And hereโ€™s a fun fact: did you know that Minnesota has been known to experience some of the largest hailstones recorded in the U.S., with stones larger than baseballs? Thatโ€™s right! Stay safe, stay alert, and keep your eyes on the skies as the drama unfolds in the land of 10,000 lakes!

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Severe thunderstorm watch until 11 p.m. includes Twin Cities (Minnesota Public Radio News)

Severe thunderstorms are feeding on deep tropical moisture with dew points near 80 degrees in parts of southern Minnesota on Monday. Severe storms are likely in ...

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Severe thunderstorm WATCH now in effect until 4 AM Tuesday (WeAreGreenBay.com)

From Storm Team 5โ€ฆ The most sweltering airmass of the summer is here with dewpoints in the mid to upper 70s and temperatures topping out in the low 90s away ...

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now-10:00 pm (AM 1100 The Flag WZFG)

Scattered storms are expected to develop and move east with the main concern being damaging wind gusts, large hail, and even an isolated tornado possible. Here ...

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Central Minnesota Under Severe Thunderstorm Watch (KNSI Radio)

It affects the entire KNSI listening area in Benton, Sherburne, and Stearns Counties. Kandiyohi, Meeker, and Wright Counties are also listed. Much of the state ...

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch (krforadio.com)

Large hail, damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and a few tornadoes are all possible in and near the watch area. Stay weather alert and have multiple ways to ...

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Minneapolis among Midwest cities facing severe weather threat ... (AOL)

Severe thunderstorms, with destructive winds, hail and a few tornadoes, are expected to impact a half-dozen states across the Upper Midwest on Monday and ...

Punishing heat (and storms) Monday, and then perfect State Fair ... (Minneapolis Star Tribune)

After 90 degrees Monday, Tuesday brings highs in the 80s and Labor Day weekend will see highs in the 70s โ€” crucial for Minnesota State Fair lovers.

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