Xcel Energy power outages reported due to storms on Monday
Due to storms passing through Minnesota on Monday evening – including some in the southern portions of the state that could potentially be tornadic – thousands are without power in the Twin Cities, according to Xcel Energy.
Southern MN tornado watch, warnings active Monday evening
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued tornado watches and warnings for several southern Minnesota counties on Monday evening.
Watch: Waterspout comes ashore in downtown Buffalo, causing tornado damage
Video from the National Weather Service Buffalo office shows the vortex spinning in Lake Erie and then coming onshore in LaSalle Park. According to Erie County, the waterspout continued onto Niagara Street where it ripped off the roof of a building.
Minnesota weather: Rain totals so far, with more on the way Monday
Heavy rain hit a large portion of Minnesota from Monday morning into the afternoon, with more expected to come in the evening.
Minnesota weather: Tornado confirmed in Melrose after severe storms
A tornado has been confirmed in Melrose, Minnesota after severe storms hit the area Saturday night.
Severe weather Saturday: Hail, lightning and property damage
Storms in and around Stearns County and Todd County damaged property and dropped huge chunks of hail, while the Twin Cities saw intense lightning throughout Saturday night.
Minnesota weather: Severe thunderstorms Saturday night
Severe thunderstorms are working their way from the northwest of Minnesota down across the state, ultimately expected to hit the Twin Cities.
The hottest place on Earth just set its hottest month on record
Death Valley experienced its warmest month on record with an average temperature of 108.5 degrees.
Hailstone in western Minnesota may have tied a state record
There might be a new weather record in Minnesota after massive hailstones fell in western Minnesota on Wednesday night.
Live updates: Another round of storms pushing into southern MN; new watch issued
Severe storms are pushing across west-central Minnesota on Wednesday afternoon.
‘I just went airborne’: Man struck by lightning while inside home in South Carolina
Bill Brucks of Cherry Grove Beach, South Carolina, had his hand on the refrigerator door when a bolt of lightning struck his home and electrified him.
Extra disaster relief funding available for Minnesota flooding areas
FEMA has approved extra assistance for Minnesotans affected by severe storms and flooding across 19 counties earlier this summer.
Dolly Parton’s Dollywood theme park in Tennessee hit by flash flooding; 1 injured
One person was injured at Tennessee's famous Dollywood amusement park on Sunday after a powerful thunderstorm moved across the area and produced torrential rain that caused flash flooding.
Woman dies after running out of water, hiking near Utah state park in extreme heat, officials say
Officials said the temperature got to 106 degrees.
Death Valley visitor suffers third-degree burns on feet amid extreme heat
The Death Valley tourist burned his feet walking barefoot on the popular Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, where temperatures exceeded 123 degrees F, park rangers said.
Flash flood warning in parts of metro until Sunday afternoon
The National Weather Service (NWS) is issuing a flash flood warning that includes St. Paul, Eagan and Maplewood that is expected to last until 12:45 p.m. Sunday.