Justin Liles: Storms possible tonight, heat away from the lake to follow

A few severe storms are possible overnight into early Tuesday morning. The greatest threat will be after 10pm this evening. East central Minnesota and west central Wisconsin have the best chance for strong to severe storms. The main threats will be frequent lightning, large hail, wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph, and torrential rainfall which could lead to localized minor flooding.

Following the overnight mess, dangerous heat returns Tuesday and Wednesday. Heat indices of 90 to 100 degrees across portions of central and east-central Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin Tuesday. Wednesday is looking even warmer with heat indices as high as 105 degrees near Siren. Heat Advisories are in effect for Wednesday afternoon including Hinckley, Siren, Spooner, Hayward, and Phillips. Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories are in effect farther south starting Tuesday. Drink plenty of water, even if you’re not thirsty. Make sure to leave nothing of value in the car, especially kid and pets.

TONIGHT
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Breezy, with an east wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
TUESDAY
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Breezy, with an east wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Breezy, with a north wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
SATURDAY
Sunny, with a high near 69. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.