As a cold front approaches from the west Thursday afternoon, showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop along and ahead of the front in western Minnesota then gradually push east through the afternoon and evening.
A few severe storms will be possible late Monday afternoon through the night as an area of showers and thunderstorms moves across the area ahead of a cold front.
The National Weather Service has released a special statement saying near critical fire weather conditions will be in effect Thursday for portions of central Minnesota due to low humidity and gusty winds.