Regional Weather View.
Extreme Heat and humidity is likely across the entire Upper Midwest on Friday on the north edge of a huge and very warm high pressure system.temperatures 95.F to 100 degrees is likely across much of Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota, with the exception of near the great lakes. Isolated severe storms may fire up along the cold front that will slowly cool things down slightly for Saturday, but it will still be warm. For the 4th of July, Sun, with isolated thunderstorms are possible especially across Minnesota and Wisconsin, temperatures will continue to be warm.
Local Area View.
Note: This forecast replaces the previous forecast for Friday. This forecast may also need to be updated due to the important hoiliday weekend ahead.
Dangerous Heat Expected/Severe Weather Pot
Locally we can expect very hot and oppressively humid conditions continuing into Friday. We can expect hot hazy sunshine with highs in the mid 90s, A few locations may manage Upper 90 degree highs. Dewpoints at this same time will be in the low to mid 70s, which would put heat index values between 100 and 110.F This type of heat can be considered dangerous if not taken seriously. Drink plenty of water and limit actives outdoors during the hottest part of the day. There is also a chance of severe weather along the cool front which will pass through Friday evening. If storms do develop they may quickly become severe, but because of very warm temps, and a strong cap it is likely that we will remain dry.
4th of July Weekend
Saturday sunny, and it will be cooler and much less humid behind the front, but there will still be a touch of heat in the air. Highs will be in the mid 80s, and lows in the mid 60s. Sunday dry also, it will be partly cloudy with highs in the mid 80s. Independence Day will be partly cloudy and warm highs in the mid to upper 80s, there will be a chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms, but it will not be a wash out day. It should clear out and become dry just in time for Fireworks on Monday Evening lows will be in the mid 60s.
Friday, Very Hot and Humid! Sunny Skies with highs in the mid to upper 90s Heat Index Values as high as 100 to 110.F A small chance of evening thunderstorms, some could be severe. Friday Night, A chance of thunderstorms, otherwise partly cloudy and cooler with lows in the low 60s.
Saturday, Cooler but Warm, Partly Cloudy clearing to Sunny Skies. Highs in the mid 80s. Saturday Night, Partly Cloudy, lows in the low 60s.
Sunday, Partly Cloudy. Highs in the low 80s. Sunday Night, partly cloudy, lows in the low 60s.
4TH Of July Very Warm. Partly Cloudy, to partly sunny a chance of a afternoon shower or light thunderstorm. Highs in the mid to upper 80s. Monday Night, Partly Cloudy, lows in the mid 60s.
There will be no looking ahead forecast at this time.