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Minnesota weather: Hazy sky, staying warm on Wednesday
MM weather: Staying warm, hazy sky on Wednesday
Wednesday is another warm summer-like day with temperatures in the mid-80s. While the day will have plenty of sunshine, wildfire smoke from the western U.S. is creating hazy conditions for much of the state. FOX 9’s meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has your forecast.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Wednesday brings another summer-style day with temperatures climbing into the mid-80s, accompanied by hazier skies.
Wednesday’s forecast
The Twin Cities metro and much of Minnesota will experience another warm, hazy, and dry day. Expect fewer clouds on Wednesday, but the haze from the wildfires burning in the western U.S. continues to linger, making for hazy conditions.
Temperatures will start in the low 70s and rise to a comfortable daytime high of 86 degrees in the metro area. It will be a warm, summer-like day with light southwest winds ranging from 5-15 mph, making for a pleasant but warm afternoon.
Overnight remains pleasant and quiet with a few passing clouds and temperatures in the 60s.
Looking ahead
Thursday continues the trend of warm, sunny weather with temperatures reaching the mid-80s. As we approach the weekend, Saturday will be slightly cooler, with a high of 80 degrees, still above the seasonal average of 75 degrees. While a stray shower may pop up, the day will generally be mild and quiet, with partly sunny skies.
Sunday sees a slight uptick in temperature and humidity, reaching a high of 82 degrees in the metro, along with light winds. As we move into the week ahead, expect temperatures to stay steady in the 80s.
Here’s a look at your seven-day forecast:
