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KEY MESSAGES

- Chance for thunderstorms returns mid to late this week. This includes potential for strong to severe storms. There is a level 2 out of 5 risk for severe storms Thursday.

- Late summer heat forecast to return this weekend.

..Heat Friday and into the weekend

With rising heights as the upper ridge builds Friday and into the weekend, temperatures will be well above average into the weekend. The ECMWF EFI shows a strong signal for warm temps, particularly in the southern Red River Valley. Apparent temps do not get above advisory criteria unless looking at the max percentile members, but the wet bulb globe gets into the 80s and heat risk is up into the major category for portions of the southern Red River Valley and west central MN both Friday and Saturday. May not need headlines especially this far in advance, but will continue to message summer temps heading into the weekend.

AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/

Issued at 1222 PM CDT Wed Sep 2 2026

VFR conditions at all TAF sites with a few mid clouds and some cirrus expected later in the period. Light and variable to northeasterly winds will become southeasterly tonight into tomorrow. Speeds will increase from less than 8 kts to 10 to 15 kts, with some gusts up to 20 kts at some locations.

FGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

ND...None. MN...None.

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