Currently

79°

Partly Sunny

Thu.

59/81

Fri.

61/80

Sat.

63/82

Sun.

65/84

Mon.

60/79

Tue.

62/80

Wed.

61/80

Last update: Thursday, August 7, 2008 5:10 pm

Next 2 days: best weather in sight, lower humidity, bright sun

Many communities "abnormally dry", rainfall deficits of 1-3" not uncommon across central Minnesota

Weekend storm potential: arrival of warmer, stickier air may set off a random storm anytime Saturday and Sunday, best chance may be Saturday night

Thursday: Mostly sunny, low humidity, beautiful! Winds: North 5-15. High: 81 Thursday night: Clear, comfortably cool. Low: 58 Friday: Sunny, spectacular! High: 80

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