Duluth, MN — Northern Minnesota is bracing for a hot and sunny Friday, with temperatures expected to soar into the upper 80s to near 90 degrees, and heat index values possibly reaching the low 90s. According to the US National Weather Service in Duluth, the heat wave will continue through the weekend, accompanied by increasing chances of thunderstorms.
On Saturday, temperatures will slightly drop, with highs in the mid-80s, but residents should be prepared for potential thunderstorms, some of which may be strong to severe. The storm threat continues into Sunday, though the temperature will moderate to the mid-70s.
Monday will bring relief to the region as a cooler air mass moves in, dropping temperatures into the low 70s. The National Weather Service notes that the storm chances will diminish by Monday, leading to clearer skies and more comfortable conditions by Tuesday and Wednesday, with highs in the mid-70s.
