National Weather Service issues extreme heat watch

The heat peaks on Saturday, coinciding with the Summer Solstice, but it could end with a bang. Where's the thunder risk this weekend? ⛈ Catch up on our weather studio live for the full picture www.youtube.com/live/jZQXD2nSUdg?si=z3ReIQg64YRUV38h pic.x.com/7K3XjLz7SY

7:15 PM Update: Thunderstorms are intensifying in northwest Minnesota and a Tornado Watch is in effect for Cass, Itasca, and Koochiching County. As storms move into north-central MN they will be capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. #MNwx #WIwx pic.x.com/Hn8z028kMS

Heads up NW Wisconsin! ⛈️ Best chances for severe weather on Monday, June 23rd, are in Price, Sawyer, Ashland, and Iron Counties from 11 AM - 4 PM. Stay weather-aware! #wiwx pic.x.com/OdUeMwsc3S

Happy summer solstice at 9:42 pm tonight! 🌞 We're getting the full summer smorgasbord with severe storms north overnight and an extreme heat warnings this weekend. ⚡️🌡️ We wait all year for this stuff right?? #mnwx www.mprnews.org/story/2025/06/20/severe-risk-north-overnight-extreme-heat-warning-this-weekend