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Hazy and Hot Today then some T-Storms possible Thursday morning.
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jonathan Yuhas , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Low temperatures will be near 70 degrees, with patchy fog possible.
Temperatures in the Twin Cities are expected to reach the upper 80s to near 90 degrees this afternoon, accompanied by hazy sunshine and east-northeast winds. Tonight will see increasing clouds and a chance of spotty thunderstorms, particularly south of the Minnesota River. Low temperatures will be near 70 degrees, with patchy fog possible.
Further details on the upcoming weather are available, including the possibility of thunderstorms on Thursday and a change in conditions on Friday. Readers can consult the source for more information on the forecast.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
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