Cool Canadian sunshine
The cold front that brought yesterday's clouds and rain has trundled off to our east. Behind it we will be treated to lots of sunshine and just some spotty decorative clouds.
The clearing skies have brought us cooler-than-normal temperatures. The Twin Cities dropped to 52 around daybreak, our chilliest temperature since May 20.
Afternoon high temperatures will range from the mid 60s to the low 70s. The Twin Cities should top out in the low 70s with a light northwest breeze.
Warmer Thursday
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Thursday will see a bit of a warmup to near-normal temperatures. Highs should be mainly in the 70s with the Twin Cities up to the upper 70s.
Here is a summary look at the rest of the week:
Atmospheric unrest
The weather will become unsettled again beginning later on Thursday. A few thunderstorms are likely to break out later Thursday afternoon or evening in western Minnesota, then build eastward across the state Thursday night.
Periods of scattered thunderstorms are likely to continue on Friday.
Some storms might become severe on Friday. A slight risk for severe weather for about the southwest quarter of Minnesota is surrounded by the usual marginal risk area.
The greatest concern for Friday's weather might be the possibility of flooding. Heavy rain is possible, especially during the afternoon and evening. There is the chance of flooding in areas that have received significant rainfall recently.
Gradual warmup into the weekend
Temperatures should continue to warm slowly into the weekend. Highs should range from the 70s to low 80s.
Storms for the holiday weekend?
Forecast models indicate the likelihood of another pulse of atmospheric energy arriving on Sunday. While a few scattered thunderstorms are possible Sunday afternoon, mainly along the southern edge of Minnesota and possibly in the northwest corner, storms should become more widespread Sunday night.
A few storms might pop up on Labor Day Monday, mainly in the southernmost tiers of counties, but I think that most of the state will be dry and pleasant to mark the unofficial end of summer.