MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Rain showers and cooler temperatures are sticking around Thursday, but a warmer and brighter Friday is ahead. 

Rainy and cool Thursday 

Severe weather risk:

More rain is in the forecast for Thursday, but it won’t be like Wednesday’s weather for most, where severe storms raced across southern Minnesota and at least 10 tornadoes were reported. The Twin Cities and areas west dealt with flash flooding after heavy rain, with some regions seeing over 4 inches of rain.

However, there is a level 2 risk of severe weather for extreme southeastern Minnesota and a level 1 risk for areas just north on Thursday. The afternoon hours will see a threat of supercells developing in parts of extreme southeastern Minnesota, northeastern Iowa, and southwestern Wisconsin. These storms will have a chance to produce a few isolated tornadoes and strong gusty winds. 

Thursday’s forecast:

The Twin Cities will see periods of light to moderate showers with rumbles throughout the day. The system will likely bring another half inch of rain for some, with southern regions possibly getting another 1 to 1.5 inches of rain. The system finally moves out by mid-to-late evening, though the clouds will linger overnight.  

Temperatures remain cooler with highs in the 60s statewide, accompanied by light northerly winds at 5-15 mph. The Twin Cities metro daytime high is around 67 degrees. 

Nice Friday ahead of steamy weekend

What’s next:

We get a break from the rain on Friday with partly sunny skies, light winds and highs in the mid to upper 70s. 

This weekend is looking hot and steamy with rising dew points and temperatures in the mid to upper 80s. There’s a chance of a stray thunderstorm Saturday, which may linger into Sunday. 

The start of the week is bright and comfortable with highs in the low 80s. 

Here’s a look at the seven-day forecast: