Twin Cities may hit record warmth Friday–Saturday, highs near 90–91°F
Twin Cities temperatures will surge into the upper 80s and could reach record levels Friday–Saturday, with FOX 9 projecting around 90–91°F on Saturday. Gusty winds are expected Saturday with peak gusts of 30–40 mph, overnight lows holding in the low 70s Friday night, and a sharper cooldown into the 60s next week.
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🔍 Key Facts
- Twin Cities expected to see record warmth Friday–Saturday with daytime highs near 90–91°F.
- FOX 9 projects a potential new daily record of around 91°F in the Twin Cities metro on Saturday.
- The unusual warmth is forecast to arrive Friday and likely linger through the weekend.
- Gusty winds are expected Saturday, with peak gusts of 30–40 mph.
- Overnight lows are forecast to remain in the low 70s Friday night.
- A sharper cooldown is expected next week, with lows falling into the 60s.
📍 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.
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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.