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MN weather: Windy weekend ahead
Temperatures warm up nicely Saturday with peak highs closing in on 80 degrees around the Twin Cities metro. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has the full forecast.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Temperatures are warming up nicely today with peak highs closing in on 80 degrees around the Twin Cities metro.
Saturday forecast
Strong south winds are expected to last through the afternoon before a cold front sweeps by.
This front will pop up cloud cover likely during parts of the afternoon and at the beginning of the evening.
Behind the front, cooler and still gusty conditions will last into Sunday.
Looking ahead
Highs on Sunday are expected to be around 15 degrees cooler, but nearly spot on for seasonal averages.
Expect a dry and sunny work week ahead with temperatures gradually climbing.
Here's a look at today's projected highs and the seven-day forecast: