Key message: Hot and humid through Monday.
Key message: Storm chances return Tuesday night.
The week ahead in Zumbrota begins with late-summer heat and humidity, with highs near the upper 80s to around 90°F Sunday and Monday and heat-index values near 90°F. A cold front should bring slightly less humid air by Monday night or Tuesday, although afternoon temperatures are expected to remain in the 80s through much of the first week of September.
Isolated thunderstorms are possible early in the period, but the more organized opportunity for rain appears to be late Tuesday into Wednesday. Forecast guidance favors a generally light, more widespread rain event then, though some uncertainty remains in its exact timing and rainfall amounts. Additional periodic shower or thunderstorm chances may develop later in the week, but day-to-day placement is less certain.
For farm impacts, prioritize heat-sensitive work and cattle handling in the cooler morning or evening hours through Monday, with dependable shade and water available. Early-week warmth will support crop development but also maintain water demand for soybeans, corn, and pastures where soils are dry. Rain Tuesday night into Wednesday could offer useful moisture, though amounts may be modest and uneven. Keep schedules flexible around thunderstorms, which could briefly interrupt outdoor operations.
Kathryn Prociv, CCM
*Forecast is subject to change, especially beyond 48 hours. An updated forecast will be provided if there is a significant change in the forecast.
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