Minnesota Weather Alert Severe Storms Then Searing Heat This Week

Tue, Jun 17	81°64°	Less humid with variable cloudiness
Today	79°62°	Mostly cloudy with a thunderstorm in spots in the afternoon
Thursday	87°69°	Times of clouds and sun with a thunderstorm in spots late in the afternoon
Friday	87°77°	Breezy and humid with times of clouds and sun
Saturday	98°78°	Mostly sunny and hot; caution advised if outside for extended periods of time

Minnesota is set for a dramatic swing in weather this week, shifting from stormy skies to summer heat that’ll push limits.

⚡ Midweek Storm Threats

Tuesday to Thursday brings increasingly humid air, feeding thunderstorms across the state. Midweek will be marked by scattered, intense storms — some capable of producing hail, damaging winds, and even isolated tornadoes, especially near the Twin Cities. Monday already saw supercells and a confirmed tornado near Bertha. Expect more lightning, gusty winds, and heavy rainfall — flash flooding is a real risk.

☀️ Heat Wave Building

After Thursday’s storms pass, the pattern flips. Saturday is expected to deliver summer heat in full force, with highs climbing into the upper 90s, especially across southern Minnesota. Afternoon heat indexes may hit 100°F, raising concerns about heat exhaustion.

⚠️ Summary

Heat Surge (Sat–Mon): A blast furnace of heat builds — stay cool, hydrate, and limit midday exposure.

Storm Alert (Tue–Thu): Be ready for pop-up severe weather including hail and strong wind gusts.