Cooling begins Tuesday in Minnesota ahead of quiet stretch
Expect highs in the lower 80s on Tuesday with moderate dew points, which will drop by night. Then, winds turn breezy from the northwest, helping usher in cooler, drier air. Some wildfire smoke may also mix in, especially up north. An air quality alert is in effect for the northern half of the state through 11 p.m. on Wednesday.
A few isolated showers or weak storms are possible later on, mainly in southern Minnesota during the afternoon and overnight hours.
A quiet, pleasant stretch begins midweek, with sunshine and highs in the upper 70s through Friday.
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