MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — After overnight storms drenched central Minnesota and western Wisconsin with up to 4 inches of rain, flash floods are a threat Monday morning.
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for several central Minnesota counties, stretching from Willmar to the Twin Cities metro. Meanwhile, counties in western Wisconsin (Dunn, Peirce and St. Croix) are under flash flood warnings.
Forecasters says flash flooding could affect highways, streets and underpasses, as well as drainage and low-lying areas. Drivers who encounter flooded roads are encouraged to turn around, as most flooding fatalities happen in vehicles.
Just a bit of rain overnight in Burnsville. Yikes! #MNwx @NWSTwinCities #MyMorning pic.twitter.com/HuFFxjvdxN
— Anthony Dunkel (@A_Dunkel) June 29, 2020
Gerdine & 167th pic.twitter.com/1EnW9FtnD6
— Lakeville Police (@LakevillePD_MN) June 29, 2020
According to meteorologist Riley O’Connor, the rain is expected to continue through Monday morning, leading into a day of heat and humidity. Heat indices up to 100 are possible.
The rest of the work week looks to be just as hot and unsettled, with isolated thunderstorms. However, the Fourth of July holiday weekend is expected to be sunny and clear, at least until late Saturday.
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