MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Hot, sticky weather has taken hold across Minnesota, with Minnesota’s Weather Authority extending its alert into Monday as heat index values near 100 degrees in some areas. An extreme heat warning has been in place since Sunday for nearly all of Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with the far northwest and far northeast corners of the state under a heat advisory.
Sunday’s afternoon temperature at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport reached 99 degrees, topping the previous high for the year and marking the hottest reading in the Twin Cities in more than four years.
What Monday Looks Like
The Twin Cities are under a heat advisory Monday, and forecasters expect heat indices of 95 to 100 degrees in the metro and across southern Minnesota. Intense sunshine and high humidity are driving the dangerous conditions.
By Tuesday, highs are expected to ease to around 90 degrees, and lower dew points should make the heat feel less oppressive. Rain chances increase later in the week, which could bring temperatures back into the upper 80s.
Health Risks To Watch
Health experts say extreme heat makes the body work harder and can lead to heat exhaustion, heat stroke, dehydration and worsening of existing medical problems. The Minnesota Department of Health says the most vulnerable include pregnant people, older adults, very young children and anyone with cardiovascular disease, diabetes or asthma.
If you have to be outside, officials say to drink water, stay in the shade and avoid strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day.
Cooling Steps For Residents
Counties in the Twin Cities metro have opened cooling options, including Hennepin, Ramsey and Dakota counties, along with libraries serving as cooling centers in Washington and Anoka counties. Residents looking to stay more comfortable are also being urged to close south- and west-facing blinds before afternoon sun hits the house.
Officials also recommend moving yard work and other outdoor activity to early or late in the day, wearing light-colored loose clothing and keeping hydrated. Minnesota’s Weather Authority says to keep checking forecasts and the KSTP mobile app for updates.
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