Ken Barlow

Ken Barlow forecasts a cooler week with few rain chances for the metro area. The first chance of showers is expected late today and this evening, with a possible thunderstorm in the metro and a slight chance of a severe storm over Southwest MN. Pleasant weather and sunshine are predicted to return along with continued pleasant temperatures starting on Wednesday.

Today across the Twin Cities is expected to be mostly dry, though isolated showers are possible this afternoon and evening. Saturday will be humid with morning showers and another round of thunderstorms expected later in the day. However, Sunday is forecast as a nice day, promising partly to mostly sunny skies and much lower humidity.

Ken Barlow reported that today will have morning showers followed by sunny breaks in the afternoon. The best chance of rain this week is predicted for Friday, while Saturday will be humid with anticipated showers in the morning and early afternoon. Sunday looks like the nicest day of the weekend, promising partly sunny skies and much lower humidity.

Ken Barlow forecasts a warm summer day for Wednesday with temperatures in the middle to upper 80s, though thunderstorms are possible tonight. Showers and possible thunderstorms are expected Friday evening through Saturday, which will be much cooler but muggy. Sunday is highlighted as looking like the nicest day of the weekend.

Ken Barlow provided a multi-day weather forecast beginning with a warm and humid Tuesday, expecting afternoon temperatures to rise into the middle 80s. The week continues with nice summer days in the middle 80's on Wednesday and drier conditions on Thursday. However, the weekend will see potential impacts from developing showers and possible thunderstorms on Friday and Saturday, though Sunday is forecast as the nicest day.

Ken Barlow forecasts showers tapering off by Friday evening, with beneficial rain providing 1-3 inches in some areas. A dry, sunny, and warm weekend is expected starting Saturday, with lower humidity and no 90s forecasted for the following week.

Ken Barlow forecasts hot and humid conditions today with rain and thunderstorms arriving late evening and overnight. A severe storm is possible in western and southwestern Minnesota, while the Twin Cities and Minnesota River Valley will see significant rainfall. A pleasant weekend with sunshine and lower humidity is expected starting Saturday.

Minnesota Live and Children’s Minnesota launched a weekly KidCast segment featuring young forecasters. Ten-year-old Clara Carlin, who received fetal surgery for spina bifida at Children’s Minnesota, joined chief meteorologist Ken Barlow to deliver a forecast and share her journey in adaptive sports and performing arts.

Today's temperatures will reach the lower 90s with increased humidity, potentially triggering isolated afternoon thunderstorms. Thursday will be hot and muggy with a heat index of 92-95 degrees, followed by rain Thursday evening into Friday. The weekend will bring sunshine and warm temperatures without high humidity.

Ken Barlow forecasts today's temperatures to reach near 90 degrees with less humidity compared to Monday's record 100-degree high at MSP. Wednesday will warm into the lower 90s with possible isolated thunderstorms, while Thursday will be hot and muggy with a heat index near 95 degrees, followed by rain starting Thursday night.

Minnesota’s Weather Authority issued a heat alert for today with heat index values reaching 95-100. The Twin Cities experienced a record high of 99°F on Sunday, and temperatures will remain near 90°F this week until late Thursday/Friday. High dew points (80°F) and humidity contribute to dangerous conditions.

Minnesota’s Weather Authority has issued heat alerts for this weekend, with heat index values reaching 95-100 on Saturday and Sunday. After cooler mornings, temperatures will rise into the 80s midweek before returning to the 90s with higher humidity by the weekend.

Minnesota Live and Children’s Minnesota collaborate on KidCast, a weekly segment where children deliver weather forecasts. Ean Basset, a kid with epilepsy who loves adaptive sports and trains, is the featured guest. The segment highlights his journey and passion for weather.

Ken Barlow forecasts sunny and comfortable temperatures today in the 70s, with rising temperatures into the 80s by Friday and a return to 90s with high heat index over the weekend. Isolated thunderstorms are possible at night, and Minnesota's Weather Authority may issue alerts for the weekend.

Minnesota’s Weather Authority has issued a heat alert for today due to ongoing high temperatures and humidity, with heat index near 100 degrees. A heatwave started last Saturday, smoke from wildfires affects parts of northern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, and thunderstorms are possible late tonight. Cooler weather is expected next week.

Minnesota’s Weather Authority has issued heat and air quality alerts through Friday due to a heatwave and wildfire smoke. Poor air quality from wildfires in Northern Minnesota and Canada is affecting the state, with heat index readings reaching near 100 degrees. Showers are expected by Sunday night, followed by cooler weather next week.

Minnesota Live has launched KidCast, a weekly segment with Children’s Minnesota where young guests join meteorologist Ken Barlow to deliver the forecast. Clara Carlin, a 10-year-old who received fetal surgery for spina bifida at Children’s Minnesota, is the first KidCaster and remains active in adaptive sports and the arts under ongoing care from the hospital’s experts.

Minnesota’s Weather Authority has issued a weather alert from today through Friday, with a heatwave causing daily temperatures of 90°F or higher and heat index readings in the middle 90s to near 100°F. An air quality alert is also in effect due to potential smoky skies, with slight cooling expected by Sunday night.

Ken Barlow is forecasting a heatwave starting this weekend, with high temperatures and humidity causing heat index values to rise into the 90s to near 100-degrees. The heatwave is expected to last most of next week.

Ken Barlow forecasts clearing skies and pleasant weather in Minnesota and Wisconsin today, with a heatwave expected to arrive this weekend and persist into next week. Thursday will feature partly cloudy conditions and lower humidity, while Friday may see brief midday showers. A significant heatwave with high temperatures and humidity is anticipated over the weekend.

Mila Beauchane, a 12-year-old undergoing treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia at Children’s Minnesota, participated in the KidCast segment on Minnesota Live. She shared the weather forecast with meteorologist Ken Barlow and highlighted her interests in horseback riding, cross country running, and art.

Ken Barlow reports that lingering showers will occur today as storms move out, followed by clearing skies and 80s temperatures midweek. A heat dome will bring higher humidity and heat over the weekend into next week.

Ken Barlow forecasts hot temperatures today with partly sunny conditions, followed by possible thunderstorms tonight featuring heavy rain, high winds, and hail. The storms will linger into Wednesday before clearing for milder weather midweek and returning heat by the weekend.

Ken Barlow forecasts a sunny and hot day today, with scattered showers and thunderstorms developing late Tuesday and at night. The week will see lingering showers into Wednesday, followed by sunny and mild weather on Thursday and Friday before heat returns for the weekend.