Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
FIRST ALERT WEATHER FORECAST:
Chief Meteorologist Nick Jansen breaks down the next 5 days of weather for the Upper Midwest! After weeks of heat domes and high humidity, a major cold front is bringing DRY and COMFORTABLE conditions this weekend and into next week.
WHAT'S CHANGING:
✅ Cold front moving through Thursday (Aug 20)
✅ Dew points DROPPING from 70s down to 40s
✅ Upper 70s to low 80s temperatures
✅ Perfect Minnesota State Fair weather
✅ Dry conditions through most of next week
FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS:
🔹 Friday: Upper 70s, dew points in 50s
🔹 Saturday & Sunday: Upper 70s-low 80s, dew points in mid-40s (VERY COMFORTABLE!)
🔹 Monday-Tuesday: Stray storm chance Tuesday only
🔹 Rest of next week: Partly cloudy, dry, near-average temps
This is one of the best weather weekends of the summer! Perfect for outdoor plans, the Minnesota State Fair, and enjoying those cool overnight lows in the 50s.
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FIRST ALERT WEATHER FORECAST:
Chief Meteorologist Nick Jansen breaks down the next 5 days of weather for the Upper Midwest! After weeks of heat domes and high humidity, a major cold front is bringing DRY and COMFORTABLE conditions this weekend and into next week.
WHAT'S CHANGING:
✅ Cold front moving through Thursday (Aug 20)
✅ Dew points DROPPING from 70s down to 40s
✅ Upper 70s to low 80s temperatures
✅ Perfect Minnesota State Fair weather
✅ Dry conditions through most of next week
FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS:
🔹 Friday: Upper 70s, dew points in 50s
🔹 Saturday & Sunday: Upper 70s-low 80s, dew points in mid-40s (VERY COMFORTABLE!)
🔹 Monday-Tuesday: Stray storm chance Tuesday only
🔹 Rest of next week: Partly cloudy, dry, near-average temps
This is one of the best weather weekends of the summer! Perfect for outdoor plans, the Minnesota State Fair, and enjoying those cool overnight lows in the 50s.
STAY WITH FIRST ALERT FOR UPDATES:
Subscribe to never miss impactful weather alerts and forecasts for Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa!
#FirstAlertWeather #WeatherForecast #MinnesotaWeather #WisconsinWeather #IowaWeather #ColdFront #NickJansen #Meteorologist #WeekendForecast #DryWeather #ComfortableWeather #MinnesotaStateFair #UpperMidwest #WeatherUpdate #ForecastFriday










