MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Storms that moved across the Twin Cities metro Sunday morning brought a heavy burst of rain, with some communities picking up more than an inch in a little over an hour. The weather service also issued an Extreme Heat Warning for much of central and southern Minnesota, including the metro, starting Monday morning.
Rain totals varied widely across the area, with several suburbs near or above the 1-inch mark. The same weather pattern is expected to turn much hotter and more humid on Monday.
Rain Fell Fast Sunday
The storms were not severe, but they still produced a soaking rain for many neighborhoods around the metro. FOX 9 reported that most places saw anywhere from about half an inch to more than an inch of rain.
Among the higher totals reported were Robbinsdale at 1.2 inches, Carver at 1.16 inches and Minnetonka at 1.09 inches. Minneapolis recorded 0.94 inches, while Roseville had 0.96 inches and Edina measured 0.89 inches.
Heat Warning Details
The National Weather Service said the Excessive Heat Warning runs from 9 a.m. Monday through midnight Tuesday for much of central and southern Minnesota. The warning includes the Twin Cities metro and covers the period when the heat will be at its worst.
Forecast highs are expected to reach the upper 80s to mid-90s this week, but Monday should be the hottest day. Afternoon temperatures could climb into the mid to upper 90s, with dew points in the low to mid-70s.
Muggy Week Ahead
That mix of heat and humidity is expected to push heat index values into the 105 to 110 degree range Monday afternoon. Forecasters say the rest of the week will stay hot and muggy, with highs in the 90s and overnight lows in the 70s.
Daily storm chances remain in the forecast, mainly during the evening and overnight hours. The weather outlook comes from FOX 9 meteorologists using National Weather Service information.
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