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Record Warmth thru Monday

Windy conditions are expected today as winds out of the south pick up to between 15-25 mph with gusts to 35 mph possible, especially for those west of the Mississippi across Southeast Minnesota. Be sure to secure loose outdoor objects, especially those lightweight, unsecured ones and take caution when driving high profile vehicles on east-west oriented roads this afternoon.

Record to near record warmth persists from this afternoon into Monday with highs in the low to mid-80s. In addition to the heat, winds today will be between 20-35 mph out of the south. The next chance for rain returns Monday night with better chances not coming until mid week and beyond.