Heat to build across the north-central US
By
Maura Kelly, AccuWeather meteorologist
Published Jun 13, 2020 12:17 PM EST
Time-lapse video shows clouds forming and dissipating as air moves over Mount Rainier in Washington on June 10. Cloudy, cool weather continues into the weekend.
Heat will continue to build across the northern Plains through the beginning of the week as high temperatures try to reach for the triple digit mark.
An area of high pressure that built over the center of the country last week began to shift eastward this weekend, ushering in warmer air across the Plains.
Heat encompassed the High Plains on Saturday. High temperatures ranged from the upper 80s to near 100 degrees Fahrenheit across eastern Montana and northeast Wyoming in the afternoon.
Steamy conditions helped to fuel thunderstorms across parts of northern Montana and into southwestern Canada into Saturday afternoon. The strongest storms produced flooding downpours, hail and strong wind gusts.
By Sunday, the main corridor of heat shifted eastward as the area of high pressure continued to move toward the northeastern U.S. Afternoon temperatures in the 70s to start the weekend, were replaced with 80s and 90s across parts of the Dakotas and Minnesota.
Across portions of the northern Plains, the hot and humid weather provided fuel for a few severe thunderstorms Sunday afternoon and evening. Hail fell across portions of western North and South Dakota as storms rumbled across the area. Baseball-sized hail was reported just north of Reeder, North Dakota, early Sunday evening.
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Afternoon temperatures are forecast to climb to similar levels on Monday, despite spotty showers or thunderstorms lingering across the area into Monday morning.
By Tuesday, afternoon temperatures in the 90s will be widespread across the Upper Midwest. A few isolated locations may observe temperatures soaring into triple digits.
"Venturing outside when the conditions are warm is very tempting for most but, be sure to drink plenty of water before stepping out the front door," AccuWeather Meteorologist Nicole LoBiondo stated. "Heat-related illnesses, like heat stroke, can come on rather suddenly."
Strenuous activities should be saved for early morning or late afternoon, outside of the dangerous heat of the day.
Near the northern border, a few cooling showers and thunderstorms will keep temperatures from reaching the 90s as a storm system moves into the Canadian Prairies.
Locations in the northern Plains and Upper Midwest are expected to record temperatures around 10-20 degrees above normal for this time of year. Normal high temperatures for the middle of June range from the upper 70s in North Dakota to the middle 80s across Nebraska.
Breezy conditions expected through the beginning of next week will keep AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures near the actual temperature, despite the building heat and increasing humidity.
By Wednesday, the heat will shift east and high temperatures will reach the 80s across the Great Lakes after a mild start to the week. While Minnesota can expect another day of heat, cooler conditions are forecast elsewhere in the northern Plains as a storm system moving through central Canada drags a cold front into the Dakotas.
AccuWeather forecasters are keeping a close eye on the potential for another round of severe weather across the northern Plains on Wednesday, as this cold front drags through the area.
Keep checking back on AccuWeather.com and stay tuned to the AccuWeather Network on DirecTV, Frontier and Verizon Fios.
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Heat to build across the north-central US
By Maura Kelly, AccuWeather meteorologist
Published Jun 13, 2020 12:17 PM EST
Time-lapse video shows clouds forming and dissipating as air moves over Mount Rainier in Washington on June 10. Cloudy, cool weather continues into the weekend.
Heat will continue to build across the northern Plains through the beginning of the week as high temperatures try to reach for the triple digit mark.
An area of high pressure that built over the center of the country last week began to shift eastward this weekend, ushering in warmer air across the Plains.
Heat encompassed the High Plains on Saturday. High temperatures ranged from the upper 80s to near 100 degrees Fahrenheit across eastern Montana and northeast Wyoming in the afternoon.
Steamy conditions helped to fuel thunderstorms across parts of northern Montana and into southwestern Canada into Saturday afternoon. The strongest storms produced flooding downpours, hail and strong wind gusts.
By Sunday, the main corridor of heat shifted eastward as the area of high pressure continued to move toward the northeastern U.S. Afternoon temperatures in the 70s to start the weekend, were replaced with 80s and 90s across parts of the Dakotas and Minnesota.
Across portions of the northern Plains, the hot and humid weather provided fuel for a few severe thunderstorms Sunday afternoon and evening. Hail fell across portions of western North and South Dakota as storms rumbled across the area. Baseball-sized hail was reported just north of Reeder, North Dakota, early Sunday evening.
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Afternoon temperatures are forecast to climb to similar levels on Monday, despite spotty showers or thunderstorms lingering across the area into Monday morning.
By Tuesday, afternoon temperatures in the 90s will be widespread across the Upper Midwest. A few isolated locations may observe temperatures soaring into triple digits.
"Venturing outside when the conditions are warm is very tempting for most but, be sure to drink plenty of water before stepping out the front door," AccuWeather Meteorologist Nicole LoBiondo stated. "Heat-related illnesses, like heat stroke, can come on rather suddenly."
Strenuous activities should be saved for early morning or late afternoon, outside of the dangerous heat of the day.
Near the northern border, a few cooling showers and thunderstorms will keep temperatures from reaching the 90s as a storm system moves into the Canadian Prairies.
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Locations in the northern Plains and Upper Midwest are expected to record temperatures around 10-20 degrees above normal for this time of year. Normal high temperatures for the middle of June range from the upper 70s in North Dakota to the middle 80s across Nebraska.
Breezy conditions expected through the beginning of next week will keep AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures near the actual temperature, despite the building heat and increasing humidity.
By Wednesday, the heat will shift east and high temperatures will reach the 80s across the Great Lakes after a mild start to the week. While Minnesota can expect another day of heat, cooler conditions are forecast elsewhere in the northern Plains as a storm system moving through central Canada drags a cold front into the Dakotas.
AccuWeather forecasters are keeping a close eye on the potential for another round of severe weather across the northern Plains on Wednesday, as this cold front drags through the area.
Keep checking back on AccuWeather.com and stay tuned to the AccuWeather Network on DirecTV, Frontier and Verizon Fios.
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