Minnesota state forecast

Flash flood watch for parts of northwest...Northeast and southeast minnesota today and tonight...

Today...Periods of rain and thunderstorms. Locally heavy rain likely with severe storms possible southeast. Highs in the lower 40s northwest to around 60 extreme south.

Tonight...Becoming windy with occasional showers and thunderstorms. Locally heavy rains possible. Rain may become mixed with snow late northwest. Lows in the middle 30s northwest to middle 40s southeast.

Thursday...Windy with occasional showers. Showers ending southwest in the morning. Highs near 40 north to the around 50 south.

Extended forecast...

Friday...A chance of rain or snow showers northeast. Dry elsewhere. Lows in the 30s. Highs in the 40s.

Saturday and sunday...A chance of rain or snow showers north and rain showers south. Lows in the 30s. Highs in the 40s to lower 50s.