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Ken Barlow is forecasting a hot start to the Labor Day Weekend
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Ken Barlow , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· September 2, 2026
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Key points Temperatures are expected to reach the upper 80s and lower 90s, with a heat index of 92-97 degrees due to high humidity. By Sunday, any leftover showers will end, and skies will slowly clear.
Warmer and more humid weather is expected to return on Thursday, with a potential for thunderstorms and severe storms in the late evening. Skies will clear overnight, leading to a tropical feel on Friday and Saturday. Temperatures are expected to reach the upper 80s and lower 90s, with a heat index of 92-97 degrees due to high humidity.
A few thunderstorms are possible on Saturday night. By Sunday, any leftover showers will end, and skies will slowly clear.
Further details on the forecast are available, including predictions for the rest of the Labor Day Weekend. Ken Barlow is providing updates on the hot start to the holiday weekend.
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