The Story Outdoors: Hot Temperatures, Pollution Alert and Stormy Forecast
Highs in the 90s on Saturday and Sunday, an air pollution alert on Saturday and a hazardous weather outlook for Sunday are making news in Dakota County this weekend.
Follow Eagan Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter So much for a quiet weekend. Dakota County’s weather and air quality are making news, as residents are feeling the full brunt of a summery June weekend. HOT, HOT, HOT High temperatures broke the 90-degree plateau Saturday afternoon throughout the Twin Cities. For instance, as of 3:30 p.m., the National Weather Service’s observation station at Fleming Field in South St. Paul was reporting a temperature of 91, down a degree from the previous hour. But because of the relativity low dew point of 50, the heat index stood at 88. Dakota County cities are expecting a low of 69 tonight, then a high of 91 Sunday before storms are expected to move in. Click here …
