Minnesota weather: Severe thunderstorm watch in Twin Cities

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A warm and humid Friday in Minnesota brings highs in the 80s and the chance for a few scattered storms through the afternoon and evening.

Friday's forecast in Minnesota

What to expect:

Friday stays warm and humid across Minnesota under partly cloudy skies. Westerly winds remain light at 5 to 10 mph.

Temperatures climb into the upper 70s and low 80s, while the Twin Cities metro tops out at around 82 degrees. 

Storm chances on Friday

Dig deeper:

A few scattered storms may develop around the lunch hour across parts of central and northern Minnesota before lingering into the afternoon and evening.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Twin Cities area until 11 p.m.

Much of central Minnesota, the Twin Cities metro, and western Wisconsin are under a level 2 slight risk for severe weather. North-central and southwestern Minnesota remain under a level 1 marginal risk.

The primary threats include hail and wind gusts over 60 mph. Localized heavy downpours are also possible.

Storms gradually fade around sunset, leaving behind a mild and muggy night. Overnight lows hold in the 60s beneath patchy clouds.

Extended Minnesota weather forecast 

What's next:

Saturday turns sunny, calm, and hot. Humidity levels ease slightly as highs climb into the mid-80s.

Sunday turns even warmer as southerly winds increase. Highs push into the upper 80s while humidity levels begin climbing again. Clouds increase late in the day, and an isolated storm cannot be ruled out Sunday evening.

Storm chances continue into Monday as temperatures settle into the low 80s. The week ahead looks hot and humid, with temperatures reaching the low 90s by the middle of next week.

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

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