Minneapolis-St. Paul Faces Dangerous Heat With Extreme Heat Warnings Issued
Minneapolis-St. Paul is experiencing an Alert Day and Extreme Heat Warnings for dangerous heat on Sunday. Afternoon temperatures are expected to reach the mid-90s with heat index values around 107 degrees. There is also a slight risk for severe storms…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, July 26, 2026 —
The Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area is currently under an Alert Day and facing Extreme Heat Warnings as dangerous temperatures are expected on Sunday. Residents are advised to take precautions due to the significant heat.
Afternoon temperatures on Sunday are projected to climb into the mid-90s. Combined with humidity, the heat index values could reach as high as 107 degrees Fahrenheit, posing a risk of heat-related illnesses.
In addition to the extreme heat, there is a slight risk of severe storms developing on Sunday night. Areas located to the north and east of the Twin Cities metro are under an enhanced risk for these storms.
The intense heat is forecast to begin subsiding by Tuesday, with the arrival of drier air expected to bring a decrease in temperatures and overall heat conditions.
Story summarized from the original created by Molly Rosenblatt on kstp.com, see more information here.
