A cool pool, a sweet treat in Twin Cities heat

August 22, 2013 at 11:40AM
Minnesota's largest wave pool at Bunker Beach Water Park was crowded with people seeking relief from a heat index in the mid 90's. in Coon Rapids Minn. on Tuesday, August 20, 2013. ] Richard.Sennott@startribune.com Richard Sennott/Star Tribune Coon Rapids Minnesota Tuesday 8/20/13) ** (cq)
The wave pool at Bunker Beach Water Park in Coon Rapids was a popular spot Tuesday amid high temperatures and thick humidity. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Tuesday's hot and humid weather is expected to reappear today, with a high of 90 predicted for the Twin Cities, as well as a good chance of a strong afternoon thunderstorm. Looking ahead to the rest of the week, including Thursday's opening day of the Minnesota State Fair, there is a slight retreat in temperatures as the chances for precipitation improve. Highs will settle into the 80s into the weekend, with thunderstorms possible on Friday. The metro area might inch back into the low 90s on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

Vivian Spende, 2, of St. Paul, licks her cotton candy ice cream cone at Izzy's Ice Cream Cafe in St. Paul.
Vivian Spende, 2, of St. Paul, licks her cotton candy ice cream cone at Izzy's Ice Cream Cafe in St. Paul. (Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Eli Mau, 9, tried his mom’s M&M cone. Both were at Izzy’s Ice Cream Cafe in St. Paul.
Eli Mau, 9, tried his mom’s M&M cone. Both were at Izzy’s Ice Cream Cafe in St. Paul. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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