Heat index pushes into triple digits on Monday in MN: How to stay cool

MN weather: Hot and humid, strong storms Monday night

An excessive heat warning is in place for the Twin Cities metro through Monday night. Temperatures are around 90 degrees, but the heat index will likely be over 105 degrees. Two rounds of strong storms are possible Monday night, with the metro area under a Level 3 Enhanced Risk for severe weather. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has your forecast.

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Monday is going to be another hot and sticky day in the Twin Cities, with "feels like" temperatures expected to push over 100 degrees.

What to expect

Air temps across southern Minnesota are expected to push into the low 90s, with high 80s expected across northern Minnesota.

The high temps combined with the moisture in the atmosphere will push heat index or "feels like" temperatures for the Twin Cities above 100 degrees.

By Monday afternoon, heat index temps topped 103 degrees at MSP Airport and 111 degrees in Owatonna.

Stay cool

It is a good idea to stay out of the heat when possible. With some beaches closed in Minneapolis, the Salvation Army has opened cooling centers in the Twin Cities to give people more opportunities to stay out of the heat.

The following cooling centers will be open to the public during business hours:

10011 Noble Parkway, Brooklyn Park
2024 N. Lyndale Ave., Minneapolis
2727 Central Ave. NE., Minneapolis
1604 E. Lake Street, Minneapolis
1019 Payne Ave., St. Paul
401 W. 7th St., St. Paul
2080 Woodlynn Ave., Woodbury

Along with the Salvation Army, both Hennepin County and Ramsey County have cooling spaces that are available to the public. Those spaces include libraries, government buildings, pools, splash pads, and public beaches.

Other tips

Drink water to stay hydrated.
Limit alcohol consumption.
Eat produce that contains a lot of water such as berries, watermelon, cucumbers, tomatoes, celery and leafy greens.
Limit intense physical activity during hot parts of the day.
Be aware of heat stroke symptoms, which include confusion, headache, nausea and muscle cramps.
Keep your home cool.

Storms possible

The Storm Prediction Center has moved central Minnesota, stretching into the Twin Cities, into an "Enhanced" risk of severe weather for Monday.

The storms are expected to push through late Monday into Tuesday morning, potentially bringing heavy rain and strong thunderstorms. The weather could bring up to two inches of rain for parts of the metro.