National Weather Service

An isolated instance of large hail or damaging wind can not be totally ruled out with the thunderstorms Sunday afternoon.

A few stronger storms are possible Thursday afternoon and evening.

High pressure moving across the area will make for clear skies and diminished winds Monday night, allowing for cold overnight temperatures.

A Red Flag Warning has been issued for portions of central and western Minnesota Thursday.

There are no signs of above-normal temperatures for the foreseeable future.

During this annual Severe Weather Awareness Week, the outdoor warning sirens will be tested Thursday.

It was a really warm Monday. The National Weather Service says the official high in St. Cloud was 84 degrees.

The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded the area to a slight risk, with hail and wind the primary threats.

With extreme fire risk conditions across southern Minnesota Friday afternoon, the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for several counties including Kandiyohi, Meeker, Sherburne, Stearns and Wright.

The combination of low relative humidities with strong westerly winds developing behind a cold front will result in dangerous fire weather conditions Monday afternoon and evening across western Minnesota.