Weekend Forecast: Showers, Thunderstorms, and Tropical Heat

Much warmer and more humid air will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms on Friday, with highs near 80 degrees in southern Minnesota and 60s in the north. There is a marginal risk of severe weather later in the day. The weekend will continue to be warm, with highs in the low to mid-80s in the south and 60s to 70s in the north. Lingering showers and thunderstorms are possible, but temperatures will drop later next week.