Minnesota’s Weather Authority Alert for heat

Minnesota’s Weather Authority issued a heat alert with today’s highs reaching mid to upper 90s and heat indices up to 104, breaking the 1936 record. A cold front will bring thunderstorms tonight, followed by wildfire smoke returning Saturday, poor air quality in northeast Minnesota and Wisconsin, and continued heat through Monday. Health risks include heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and worsened pre-existing conditions, with cooling centers listed for multiple counties.