A line of thunderstorms swept through the Twin Cities on Sunday morning, bringing enough turbulence to delay the start of the Twin Cities Pride Parade in Minneapolis. While the immediate threat is relatively contained, forecasters are keeping a close eye on what the rest of the week has in store for the region.
The current storm system carries a marginal severe weather risk, rated 1 on a scale of 5, meaning widespread damage is not the primary concern at this stage. The strongest activity Sunday is concentrated in far southern Minnesota, with the metro area sitting on the lower end of the threat level.
Once this initial line clears, residents should not expect a full break. Additional showers and thunderstorms could fire up across the metro during the afternoon hours. The more serious storm risk Sunday, however, is tracking toward northern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, where atmospheric conditions are more favorable for stronger activity.
Dangerous heat moves in for Monday
What forecasters are watching most closely is not Sunday’s storms it is what comes right behind them. The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning covering much of southern Minnesota, set to take effect Monday and turning the day into a NEXT Weather Alert…