Heat advisory in place for Twin Cities on Fourth of July
The Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota will be under a heat advisory for the July Fourth holiday as heat index values approach 100.
The advisory was expected to last through 8 p.m., affecting the metro, western Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Communities up north were under an extreme heat warning that started at 11 a.m.
Potentially strong storms will develop to the north and west Friday night, with gusty winds and heavy rain possible. A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for northwest Minnesota until 10 p.m.
A flash flood warning was issued in Bemidji until 10:30 p.m.
The storms will stay northwest of the Twin Cities until after midnight.
Storms will continue into Saturday, then gradually exit by early evening. It won't be a washout but keep plans flexible.
Sunday will be drier and less humid, with highs in the low 80s. The cooler trend holds into early next week, with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s and storm chances on July 8 and July 11.
