Scattered severe thunderstorms are expected to hit parts of Minnesota on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, as a cold front moves through the region.
The storms could bring heavy rain, quarter-size hail, and wind gusts up to 60 mph, according to reports from FOX 9, CBS News, and KTTC.
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Multiple rounds of storms are forecast throughout the morning and afternoon hours, with the Twin Cities metro already experiencing overnight precipitation.
Another wave of activity advanced from the west on Wednesday morning, with conditions expected to clear after lunchtime as temperatures reach the low 80s.
Severe Weather Risk and Flooding Concerns
The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Level 2 risk of severe weather across southeastern Minnesota and northeastern Iowa.
Training thunderstorms could trigger isolated flooding east of Interstate 35.
Meteorologists from KTTC noted that rainfall amounts will vary widely due to the scattered nature of the storms, ranging from 0.25 inches to over 1 inch in some areas.
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The primary window for the most severe activity is expected from 2 p. m.
to 10 p. m.
, after which the systems will quickly fade in the evening.
Following the storms, a dry weather pattern will arrive on Thursday with clear skies, lower humidity, and high temperatures around 83 degrees.
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A prolonged warming trend begins on Friday, with daytime highs climbing into the low to mid-90s by Sunday and persisting well into next week.
