Severe thunderstorm watch

Minneapolis Weather: A Roller Coaster of Thermals and Thunderstorms!

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! 🌪️☀️🍔

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 jaws— 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 couldn’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 70s— 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 here’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? That’s right! Stay safe, stay alert, and keep your eyes on the skies as the drama unfolds in the land of 10,000 lakes!