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Why you might have woken up to foggy windows amid high heat and humidity
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· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The National Weather Service is monitoring the situation, noting that the official high temperature on Sunday could potentially be one of the year's hottest.
A heat wave has settled over the Twin Cities, bringing extremely high temperatures to the area. The National Weather Service is monitoring the situation, noting that the official high temperature on Sunday could potentially be one of the year's hottest. The weather service has indicated that Sunday's high may tie or even break the record for the hottest temperature of the year so far.
Further information on the heat wave and its impact on the Twin Cities can be found through the National Weather Service or local news sources, such as the Star Tribune.
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Published: July 27, 2026 ·
Source: Star Tribune ·
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