October 02, 2025
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Twin Cities heats into 80s, nears 90s

FOX 9 forecasts a stretch of unseasonably warm weather for Minnesota with sunshine and highs in the mid‑to‑upper 80s on Thursday across the state and the Twin Cities approaching 90°F on Friday. The forecast predicts possible record highs Friday and Saturday, gusty winds (up to 35 mph) on Saturday, and a return to seasonable 60s early next week.

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🔍 Key Facts

  • FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz forecasts mid-to-upper 80s statewide on Thursday, with the Twin Cities metro near 86°F.
  • Friday could reach around 90°F in the Twin Cities—potentially tying or breaking daily high records; Saturday remains hot and windy with gusts up to 35 mph.
  • Cooler, more seasonable temperatures in the 60s are expected to arrive early 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.

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Minnesota weather: Dialing up the warmth as sunshine and 80s continue Thursday
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul by Katie.Wermus@fox.com (Katie Wermus) October 02, 2025