Justin Liles: Hot and Humid Weekend

A very warm airmass is expected to settle over the Northland this Labor Day weekend. This will lead to high temps reaching into the 80s and 90s across the region. Sunday and Monday are expected to be the warmest days over the holiday weekend, with record breaking high temps forecasted. Make sure to stay hydrated, check vehicles for children and/or pets, and limit prolonged exertion during peak heating.

A combination of hot, dry, and windy conditions through Labor Day Weekend could lead to the rapid spread of fires. Monday is forecasted to be the driest day this holiday weekend. The area of greatest concern today is in northeast Minnesota. If traveling south to the state fair, please note heat indices will likely be over 100°F. Some storms and cooler weather look to return by the middle of next week.

SATURDAY
Widespread haze between 11am and noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY
Sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
LABOR DAY
Sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
TUESDAY
A slight chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
WEDNESDAY
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Breezy, with a northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny, with a high near 66. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.