Minnesota weather: Rainy start Tuesday as wildfire smoke leads to poor air quality
MN weather: Rainy start, air quality alert Tuesday
Expect smoky rain across southern and central Minnesota through Tuesday afternoon, with highs in the mid-60s. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the forecast.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A rainy morning gives way to a cloudy afternoon with lingering smoky skies and highs in the 60s.
Tuesday’s forecast in Minnesota
What to expect:
An area of low pressure is bringing widespread rain to central and southern Minnesota on Tuesday before tapering off in the afternoon.
While the rain moves out, the clouds and smoky skies persist. Wildfire smoke from Canada will be noticeable at ground level in the Twin Cities metro area, with an air quality alert in effect through Wednesday morning. The smoke is expected to gradually shift eastward in the evening and overnight hours.
Temperatures stay cooler across central and southern Minnesota with highs in the 60s. Drier areas to the north and west will see slightly warmer temperatures in the 70s. Overnight lows range from the upper 40s to mid-50s statewide.
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Warmer temperatures and brighter skies
What's next:
Conditions will improve on Wednesday with clearer air, brighter skies and warmer temperatures in the 70s. Thursday will feature sunshine, highs in the 70s and the occasional cloud drifting by.
A few scattered showers are possible on Friday, with additional chances for storms late Saturday into early Sunday.
Here’s a look at your seven-day forecast:
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