Twin Cities hit record 90°F Saturday; cooler weather expected Sunday
Forecasts had warned of record warmth — even a possible 91°F — and gusty 30–40 mph winds Saturday with overnight lows in the low 70s Friday night. Saturday’s high reached 90°F in the Twin Cities, topping the previous 89°F record, and other Minnesota locations also set records (Hibbing 83°F, Brainerd 86°F, Rochester 86°F, Duluth 84°F); cooler weather is expected Sunday with highs near 78°F and a further cooldown into the 60s next week as winds shift.
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📌 Key Facts
- Forecasts had suggested a potential new daily record around 91°F for the Twin Cities on Saturday; the metro recorded a confirmed high of 90°F, surpassing the previous record of 89°F.
- Gusty winds were expected Saturday, with peak gusts of 30–40 mph.
- Other Minnesota locations that broke records Saturday included Hibbing (83°F), Brainerd (86°F), Rochester (86°F) and Duluth (84°F).
- Short-term forecast calls for cooler conditions Sunday, with a high around 78°F as winds shift.
- Overnight lows stayed in the low 70s Friday night, with a sharper cooldown into the 60s expected next week.
📚 Contextual Background
- Forecast: Minnesota highs are expected to be in the mid to upper 80s on Thursday, with the Twin Cities metro near 86°F, about 20°F above average.
- Forecast: Saturday is expected to be hot and windy in Minnesota with wind gusts up to 35 mph at times.
- The article reported that temperatures were expected to return to more seasonable levels the following week, with daytime highs in the 60s Fahrenheit and overnight lows in the 40s and 50s.
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Minnesota weather: Twin Cities breaks heat record Saturday
New information:
- Confirmed actual high temperature of 90°F in the Twin Cities on Saturday (previous record 89°F).
- Additional Minnesota locations that broke records: Hibbing 83°F, Brainerd 86°F, Rochester 86°F, Duluth 84°F.
- Short-term forecast update: Sunday high expected around 78°F with a cooling trend as winds shift.
Minnesota weather: Record warmth arrives Friday and likely lingers through the weekend
New information:
- Forecast from FOX 9 projects a potential new daily record of around 91°F in the Twin Cities metro on Saturday.
- Gusty winds expected Saturday with peak gusts of 30–40 mph.
- Details on overnight warmth: lows staying in the low 70s Friday night, and a sharper cooldown to the 60s next week.