Showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain Monday night, last through Tuesday

After a nice break from rain this past weekend, an active weather pattern is back and more frequent showers and thunderstorms are on the way this week.

Showers and thunderstorms were moving through southern Minnesota and northern Iowa very early Tuesday morning. Another couple rounds of thunderstorms are likely Tuesday afternoon to evening. Both rounds of storms will bring areas of heavy rain, with 1 to 2 inches of rain possible in some locations. Some locations may receive up to 3 inches of rain.

The risk of severe weather is low, but is not zero. Some thunderstorms may be able to produce some strong wind gusts in addition to heavy rain and lightning.

We’ll get a break from stormy weather on Wednesday with more sunshine and summer warmth.

Another wave of low pressure will slide through on Independence Day, bringing with it another round of thunderstorms. Whether any of those storms could be strong to severe is still uncertain.

The chance of rain continues Friday through the coming weekend, although it’s not likely the weekend ahead is going to be a wash-out. There will still be pleasant breaks between rounds of rain.