As the heat continues to build, a disturbance moving across the Dakotas and Minnesota could fuel up strong to severe thunderstorms late tonight into early Monday morning. These storms will bring a threat of damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and frequent lightning, impacting much of Southeastern Minnesota and Northeast Iowa. Temperatures tonight will dip into the low 70s, but the high dewpoints will keep the air feeling muggy.
The extreme heat will continue into Monday with temperatures above 90°F, with heat indexes reaching 100°F or more, making it feel even hotter. It’s important to take precautions during this intense heat: check on children, elderly neighbors, and pets. Stay hydrated, limit time in the direct sunlight by taking breaks in the shade or indoors, and find ways to keep cool.
Clouds may linger early Monday morning, but sunshine will return later in the day, with another chance of thunderstorms Monday night into Tuesday. This unsettled pattern may linger into the start of the week…