Meteorologist Sven Sundgaard offers a closer look at what’s shaping up to be a volatile and wet week across Minnesota, following a weekend of record-breaking heat and scattered storm activity.
Record weekend heat sets the stage
This past Saturday and Sunday, parts of southern and central Minnesota experienced exceptionally high temperatures, with some areas reaching well into the upper 90s °F (35–37 °C). Heat indices soared even higher due to elevated humidity levels, prompting heat advisories and an uptick in storm reports—especially in rural areas just west of the Twin Cities.
Cool front moves in Monday, storms possible in southeast Minnesota
A cooler air mass is sliding through Minnesota today, Monday, June 24, bringing a temporary drop in dew points and providing some relief from the heat. However, the frontal boundary’s placement over southeast Minnesota may trigger scattered severe storms, particularly along and just south of I-90. These storms may include gusty winds, small hail, and localized downpours, especially near Rochester, Winona, and Albert Lea.
Dry Tuesday before more rain midweek
Expect a brief window of drier weather on Tuesday, June 25, with partly sunny skies and temperatures holding near 80 °F (27 °C). But conditions will become more active again by Wednesday, as the frontal boundary retreats northward, allowing humid air to surge back into the southern half of the state.
Heavy rainfall likely Wednesday through Thursday
From Wednesday, June 26 into Thursday, June 27, another round of showers and thunderstorms is expected to develop and track across central and southern Minnesota. Some locations—especially along a corridor from Mankato to the Twin Cities to Eau Claire—could receive over 2 inches (50 mm) of rainfall, with localized flash flooding possible where storms repeatedly move over the same areas.
Unsettled pattern may continue into the weekend
Looking ahead to the last weekend of June, the pattern remains unsettled, with periodic showers and a few thunderstorms likely, though widespread severe weather is not currently expected. Temperatures should stay seasonal, hovering in the upper 70s to low 80s °F (25–28 °C) range.
Stay with Bring Me The News and meteorologist Sven Sundgaard for the latest storm updates and evolving weather alerts as this stormy week unfolds across Minnesota.
