Minnesota weather: Busiest start to severe weather season in more than 35 years
So far this year, the National Weather Service office in the Twin Cities has issued a combined total of 228 warnings through May 31, by far the most warnings issued by the office to this point in the season since these records began getting tracked in 1986
So far this year, the National Weather Service office in the Twin Cities has issued a combined total of 228 warnings through May 31, by far the most warnings issued by the office to this point in the season since these records began getting tracked in 1986
Wadena firefighters faced tornado warning during massive fire
Wadena, Minnesota firefighters were forced to flee for shelter on Monday as a tornado warning was issued while crews were working to put out a massive fire.
Wadena, Minnesota firefighters were forced to flee for shelter on Monday as a tornado warning was issued while crews were working to put out a massive fire.
EF-2 tornado in Forada caused 'extensive' damage; 4 tornadoes confirmed in Minnesota
The National Weather Service has confirmed four tornadoes in Minnesota from the storms on Memorial Day.
The National Weather Service has confirmed four tornadoes in Minnesota from the storms on Memorial Day.
Surveying storm damage, cleanup throughout Minnesota
A day after heavy storms rolled throughout Minnesota, multiple communities are dealing with cleanup efforts afterwards.
A day after heavy storms rolled throughout Minnesota, multiple communities are dealing with cleanup efforts afterwards.
Agatha fizzles over Mexico but remnants pose risk of flash floods, mudslides
Agatha was the strongest hurricane on record to hit the Pacific coast of Mexico in May, the NHC said.
Agatha was the strongest hurricane on record to hit the Pacific coast of Mexico in May, the NHC said.
Strong storms leave behind damage across Minnesota
Damage was reported across western Minnesota from Monday's storm, with some of the worse damage in Forada, Minnesota.
Damage was reported across western Minnesota from Monday's storm, with some of the worse damage in Forada, Minnesota.
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.
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.
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
Overturned pontoon boat and downed trees on Grand Lake in Rockville, Minnesota after early morning Memorial Day thunderstorms.
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
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.
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.
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.
Severe weather can mean life or death for people with disabilities
When severe weather hits people with disabilities can have a different set of challenges.
When severe weather hits people with disabilities can have a different set of challenges.
Minnesota weather: Tornado, severe thunderstorm watches in effect
Strong to severe storms are possible Thursday evening.
Strong to severe storms are possible Thursday evening.
Watch: Motorists dodge hail as storm rolls through Twin Cities
A hailstorm sent motorists seeking cover under overpasses on freeways in the Twin Cities Thursday afternoon.
A hailstorm sent motorists seeking cover under overpasses on freeways in the Twin Cities Thursday afternoon.
Minnesota weather: Strong to severe storms possible Thursday
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
“We are always saddened at a loss like this, but realize that events like this happen in nature,“ an Alabama farmer said.
Dangerous high waters close North Shore state parks, Minnesota DNR says
Hazardous conditions on the North Shore has prompted the closing of multiple trails, roads, bridges and campgrounds.
Hazardous conditions on the North Shore has prompted the closing of multiple trails, roads, bridges and campgrounds.
Water skiing on a flooded farm field in Renville, Minnesota
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)
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)