Isolated t-storms this weekend; Triple digit heat index values possible next week

Rain chances are looking to be more isolated from isolated showers to isolated thunderstorms. This means less of the area is looking to be impacted by these rain chances through the upcoming weekend than originally forecasted for. Spotty rain chances will continue into early next week before high heat and humidity settle in, leading to highs in the low to mid-90s and heat index values up to 105° possible.

Today is one of those days we were looking at scattered showers and thunderstorms, but as things change with the forecast, we are now looking at more isolated showers and thunderstorms possible. This means we are anticipating generally quiet conditions with the possibility of a stray sprinkle or drizzle for most of the area with mostly cloudy skies expected. Temperatures will hover in the low-80s with a light breeze between 10 and 15 mph, gusts up to 20 mph possible. There is a chance for some showers around southern and southeastern Minnesota, mostly along I-90 and south into northern Iowa between 12 pm and around 5 pm. These showers will be spotty and light to moderate at times. From there, we are looking at a few isolated thunderstorms for a few areas west of Mankato developing between 4 pm and 5 pm. These storms are projected to move northeast towards I-94 through the rest of the afternoon hours, and continue to hover more in central Minnesota/around I-94 into tonight while the rest of the area remains generally quiet with mostly cloudy to partly cloudy skies, a stray shower or two possible as temperatures drop into the mid-60s by tomorrow morning.

Tomorrow is looking to be on the quieter side as well with mostly cloudy to partly cloudy skies throughout the day. Temperatures are anticipated to hover in the low-80s with light winds up to 10 mph. There is a chance for a few isolated showers and/or thunderstorms through the late morning into the mid-afternoon hours, but again, not everyone will be impacted by these chances, some of the area will remain dry and quiet. Friday night will be mostly clear and quiet with temperatures dropping into the mid-60s by Saturday morning.

Saturday will be mostly sunny, hot and humid. We are looking at highs in the mid-80s with head index values likely around the low-90s as winds remain light up to 10 mph around the area. Saturday night will become partly cloudy as temperatures drop into the upper-60s by Sunday morning.

Sunday will start off mostly sunny then gradually become partly cloudy and mostly cloudy as the day goes on. Temperatures will hover in the upper-80s with winds between 15 and 20 mph, gusts up to 30 mph possible at times. Sunday night will be mostly cloudy with a few showers and thunderstorms possible through the overnight hours as temperatures drop into the low-70s by Monday morning.

Monday will remain mostly cloudy with a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. Temperatures will top out in the mid-80s as winds hover between 10 and 15 mph, gusts up to 20 mph possible at times. Showers and thunderstorms will gradually fizzle out between the evening and early overnight hours with skies becoming partly cloudy as temperatures drop into the low-70s by Tuesday morning.

From this point forward, we are looking at high heat and humidity settling into the area for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Skies will teeter between partly cloudy on Tuesday and mostly sunny for Wednesday through Friday. Temperatures are projected to top out in the low to mid-90s with heat index values up to 105° possible at times due to the humidity spike.

This will be our first big heatwave of the summer season, and there is a good chance we will see some sort of heat-related watch, warning, or advisory issued in the area due to the extreme heat anticipated. It is important to remember to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water (try to avoid sugary drinks and adult beverages as those dehydrate you much faster), take breaks from the heat and the sun by going in air conditioned buildings, and don’t over exert yourself with strenuous outdoor activities. It is also important to remember to take breaks from the heat even if you are swimming, whether you are in a pool or at a beach. Just because the water makes you feel cool doesn’t mean your body is truly staying cool as you are still exposed to both the heat and humidity.

With this heatwave, overnight temperatures and conditions will remain warm and humid. Temperatures are anticipated to drop into the low-70s with muggy conditions continuing through the overnight hours into the following mornings.

Saturday of next weekend will be a little cooler, but still hot and humid despite partly cloudy skies. We are looking at highs in the mid-80s with winds between 10 and 15 mph, gusts up to 20 mph possible at times. Heat index values will likely hover in the low-90s throughout the day. Saturday night will remain partly cloudy with a stray shower or two possible as temperatures drop into the mid-60s by Sunday morning.

Isolated t-storms this weekend; Triple digit heat index values possible next week

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