Good Monday evening to one and all!
It was a hot and humid finish to August across Minnesota, with highs reaching the 90s today in parts of the area. We stay muggy tonight, with mostly clear skies and lows falling into the upper 60s.
The main pattern this week is very warm, humid, and somewhat unsettled, especially during the evening and overnight hours.
Tuesday, State Fair Day 6, will be partly cloudy and very warm with highs in the upper 80s. Most of the day looks dry, but showers and thunderstorms become possible late Tuesday night.
Wednesday stays seasonably warm, with highs in the mid-80s. Another round of showers and storms is likely late Wednesday night.
Thursday is a little tricky. A few showers or storms are possible very early, then again very late, but most daylight hours should remain dry. That is good news for fairgoers, with highs climbing back into the upper 80s.
Friday turns very warm and humid again. A stray shower is possible early, but much of the day looks dry with highs near 89 degrees.
The weekend keeps the very warm and humid feel in place. Saturday and Sunday both bring highs in the upper 80s, with a chance of storms late in the day or at night.
By Labor Day and the final day of the State Fair, temperatures ease a bit. Highs drop back into the low 80s, with only a slight chance of a shower.
Overall, this is not a washout of a week, but it is one where you’ll want to keep checking the forecast if you have evening State Fair plans. Most daytime hours look usable, while the better storm chances favor the late-day and overnight windows.
Enjoy the evening, and take care!
– Meteorologist Chris Reece