Minnesota weather: Patchy sun as shower and storm chances linger Wednesday

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are possible across Minnesota on Wednesday, though the most active weather is expected to remain south of the state.

Shower and storm chances on Wednesday

The forecast:

Scattered showers linger through the morning, with plenty of dry periods expected during the day. Patchy sunshine is possible at times, helping temperatures climb into the 60s across northern and central Minnesota and the low 70s in the Twin Cities metro and points southward. 

A few isolated thunderstorms may develop during the afternoon. Locally heavy downpours, lightning, thunder, and quarter-size hail are possible. 

The Twin Cities metro remains under a level 1 marginal risk for severe weather, while far southeastern Minnesota is under a level 2 slight risk. The greatest severe weather threat is expected to remain south of Minnesota across Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana.

By sunset, showers and storms quickly fade, with skies gradually clearing overnight. Temperatures fall into the low to mid-50s.

Extended Minnesota weather forecast 

What's next:

Thursday looks dry and comfortable, with mostly sunny skies and temperatures remaining slightly below average in the 70s.

Another system arrives Friday, bringing scattered showers and a few isolated thunderstorms, though not everyone will get wet. 

The weekend looks pleasant overall, with highs holding in the 70s on Saturday. A few showers and storms are possible during the first half of Sunday before conditions improve later in the day.

Temperatures remain comfortable into early next week, with highs in the mid to upper 70s.

Here's a look at the seven-day forecast: 

The Source: This forecast uses information from FOX 9 meteorologists.