Minnesota expects extreme heat and storms this weekend

With hot weather in the forecast, there are some simple things you can do to keep yourself safe in the heat. Get #WeatherReady by planning your time outside to avoid the hottest part of the day. Check out more tips from our partners 👇

If you haven't heard, it's turning hotter over the coming days 🌡️ But you may be surprised to hear where this warmer air is coming from... Watch this week's full Deep Dive to see how the weather is shaping up for the weekend 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSOlbQWiqa0 pic.x.com/EYYj5MBBEs

Dangerous heat in portions of the country today will evolve as the week progresses, culminating in potentially Extreme heat impacts from the central plains by Saturday, then into the Midwest and East Coast late this weekend and into early next work week. Check pic.x.com/SEsePLzNio

Update: Hot and very humid conditions will fuel thunderstorm development later this afternoon and evening. Severe thunderstorms are possible with damaging winds to 70 mph the main threat. Timing is 4-10 PM, mostly from west to east. Stay weather aware! #pawx #mdwx #dewx #njwx pic.x.com/kxngPfDgww