Molly told viewers to enjoy the mild weather this weekend before oppressive heat settles in across the region, and Saturday is giving people one last calm day to do it. The metro will stay dry, plenty of sunshine is on the way, and the high is expected to reach 84.
That brief break is why Minneapolis weather is drawing attention now. Sunday turns slightly warmer, and shower and thunderstorm chances return, but the bigger change arrives Monday, when Forecast First Alerts are already in effect through Thursday and heat index values are expected to run well into the triple digits.
The heat is not the only concern. Storms developing Monday evening could have the potential to become severe, which means the stretch ahead is not just uncomfortable but unsettled. A weekend that starts with dry air and bright skies gives way fast to heat that can strain outdoor plans and storms that may force people to watch the sky more closely than they do the thermometer.
For now, Saturday offers the easiest part of the forecast. Those looking for a cleaner break before the hotter stretch can still find one, but the window is short. By Monday, the conversation changes from whether the region will stay pleasant to how long the heat will hang on and how strong the evening storms may become. More updates are available at and by calling 651-646-5555.
