Mexico tourist zone sees 1st hurricane in Pacific

Ominous grey skies and blowing sand cleared beaches in the popular destinations of Puerto Escondido, Puerto Angel and Huatulco.

Storms halt sandbagging efforts in northern Minnesota as flood waters rise

The storm system sweeping through Minnesota Monday has led to delays in sandbagging operations in parts of northern Minnesota, where flood waters are expected to rise for the next several days.

Pontoon boat flipped by storm in Rockville, Minnesota
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Overturned pontoon boat and downed trees on Grand Lake in Rockville, Minnesota after early morning Memorial Day thunderstorms.

Parts of central and western Minnesota facing severe weather threat
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There is a moderate tornado threat for an area stretching from west of the Twin Cities Metro to southwestern Minnesota, including Brainerd, Willmar and Marshall.

Severe weather threat sends Memorial Day campers home early

The threat of severe weather is putting a damper on many people’s holiday weekend plans, as the risk of damaging hail and high winds was forecast throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin Sunday evening.

Minnesota weather: Strong to severe storms possible Thursday
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Scattered storms are expected in central and southeastern Minnesota Thursday afternoon, with southeast Minnesota and western Wisconsin having the best chance of seeing strong storms. The main threats with strong storms that do develop are large hail and gusty winds.

Minnesota weather: Isolated storms Wednesday, strong storms possible Thursday
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Isolated storms are possible Wednesday, especially in northern Minnesota. A warm front will bring warmer temps Thursday to half the state. Strong to severe storms are possible Thursday, including in the Twin Cities. A much cooler weekend is expected.

High river levels flood Waite Park restaurant

The rising Sauk River has flooded out Anton's Restaurant in Waite Park, Minnesota -- the second time in three years that the restaurant has dealt with floodwaters.

Lightning kills cow ‘on the spot,’ prompting warning from farmer

“We are always saddened at a loss like this, but realize that events like this happen in nature,“ an Alabama farmer said.

Water skiing on a flooded farm field in Renville, Minnesota
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Extra water on the ground isn't always a bad thing. This water skiier is taking advantage of the flooded farm fields after storms swept through western Minnesota this week. (Credit: Deb Hoberg)

Man killed when storm topples grain bin in western Minnesota

A 63-year-old man died when a grain bin collapsed on him in western Minnesota during Thursday's severe weather. 

Strong winds rip roof off of building at lumber yard
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WATCH: Insanely powerful winds takes a large part of the roof off the seed shed at Bork Lumber and Steel Inc. in Paynesville, Minnesota around 7 p.m. Thursday. (Video credit: Nate Rindahl)

Storm chaser from Mexico City dies in SW Minnesota crash

The storm chasing community is mourning the loss of one of their own as they hope a second colleague pulls through.

Minnesota weather: Severe storms roll through Twin Cities metro

A tornado watch is in effect Wednesday evening until midnight for much of southern and central Minnesota and parts of western Wisconsin.