Twin Cities hit record 90°F Saturday; cooler weather expected Sunday
Forecasts had warned of record warmth — even a possible 91°F — and gusty 30–40 mph winds Saturday with overnight lows in the low 70s Friday night. Saturday’s high reached 90°F in the Twin Cities, topping the previous 89°F record, and other Minnesota locations also set records (Hibbing 83°F, Brainerd 86°F, Rochester 86°F, Duluth 84°F); cooler weather is expected Sunday with highs near 78°F and a further cooldown into the 60s next week as winds shift.
📌 Key Facts
- Forecasts had suggested a potential new daily record around 91°F for the Twin Cities on Saturday; the metro recorded a confirmed high of 90°F, surpassing the previous record of 89°F.
- Gusty winds were expected Saturday, with peak gusts of 30–40 mph.
- Other Minnesota locations that broke records Saturday included Hibbing (83°F), Brainerd (86°F), Rochester (86°F) and Duluth (84°F).
- Short-term forecast calls for cooler conditions Sunday, with a high around 78°F as winds shift.
- Overnight lows stayed in the low 70s Friday night, with a sharper cooldown into the 60s expected next week.
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Minnesota weather: Twin Cities breaks heat record Saturday
New information:
- Confirmed actual high temperature of 90°F in the Twin Cities on Saturday (previous record 89°F).
- Additional Minnesota locations that broke records: Hibbing 83°F, Brainerd 86°F, Rochester 86°F, Duluth 84°F.
- Short-term forecast update: Sunday high expected around 78°F with a cooling trend as winds shift.
Minnesota weather: Record warmth arrives Friday and likely lingers through the weekend
New information:
- Forecast from FOX 9 projects a potential new daily record of around 91°F in the Twin Cities metro on Saturday.
- Gusty winds expected Saturday with peak gusts of 30–40 mph.
- Details on overnight warmth: lows staying in the low 70s Friday night, and a sharper cooldown to the 60s next week.