Dew points will gradually rise in later half of this week
Humidity levels will gradually rise the next few days. We'll start toasty warm Thursday and ease into a bit more steamy warmth by the latter half of the weekend as dew points climb into the 60s. It won't be oppressive, but it will certainly feel uncomfortable.
Humidity levels will gradually rise the next few days. We'll start toasty warm Thursday and ease into a bit more steamy warmth by the latter half of the weekend as dew points climb into the 60s. It won't be oppressive, but it will certainly feel uncomfortable.
Future temps as summertime heat arrives in Minnesota
Much of the region is likely to be in the 90s with triple digits possible this weekend as the summertime heat arrives in Minnesota. The Twin Cities are likely to see solid mid 90s.
Much of the region is likely to be in the 90s with triple digits possible this weekend as the summertime heat arrives in Minnesota. The Twin Cities are likely to see solid mid 90s.
Here comes the heat
Summer will get kicked into high gear as a ridge of heat moves from the West Coast into the Upper Midwest starting in earnest on Friday and going into next week. It's tough to know exactly how long it will last, but doesn't show much of a cool down through midweek.
Summer will get kicked into high gear as a ridge of heat moves from the West Coast into the Upper Midwest starting in earnest on Friday and going into next week. It's tough to know exactly how long it will last, but doesn't show much of a cool down through midweek.
June 1 marks official start to 2021 Atlantic hurricane season
The 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially begins June 1 and one of the names for this year has already been used.
The 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially begins June 1 and one of the names for this year has already been used.
Humid Monday sets the stage for possible evening storm
A hot, humid Monday is setting the stage for the potential development of storms in the evening, according to the FOX 9 Weather Team.
A hot, humid Monday is setting the stage for the potential development of storms in the evening, according to the FOX 9 Weather Team.
Biden gets hurricane season briefing at FEMA, doubles funding for extreme weather
President Joe Biden visited FEMA headquarters to receive a briefing on the 2021 hurricane season and preparedness efforts. He also announced plans to increase funding to better prepare for extreme weather.
President Joe Biden visited FEMA headquarters to receive a briefing on the 2021 hurricane season and preparedness efforts. He also announced plans to increase funding to better prepare for extreme weather.
Minnesota weather: Severe storms possible Thursday
Some isolated severe storms are possible in the Minnesota area Thursday.
Some isolated severe storms are possible in the Minnesota area Thursday.
Tornado confirmed near Northfield during severe weather Wednesday night
FOX 9 is tracking a damaging tornado confirmed near Northfield, Minnesota Wednesday night.
FOX 9 is tracking a damaging tornado confirmed near Northfield, Minnesota Wednesday night.
Rice County Sheriff describes spotting possible tornado touchdown
Rice County Sheriff Troy Dunn describes response to a reported tornado in Rice County near Webster, Minnesota.
Rice County Sheriff Troy Dunn describes response to a reported tornado in Rice County near Webster, Minnesota.
VIDEO: Funnel cloud spotted near Owatonna, Minnesota
A funnel cloud was spotted near Owatonna, Minnesota amid a tornado warning in Steele and Rice counties Wednesday night.
A funnel cloud was spotted near Owatonna, Minnesota amid a tornado warning in Steele and Rice counties Wednesday night.
Dew points rising over next few days
The Twin Cities will see rising dewpoints over the next few days as Gulf of Mexico moisture surges northward. It's gonna feel a lot more like summer around here starting Wednesday and going right through the weekend.
The Twin Cities will see rising dewpoints over the next few days as Gulf of Mexico moisture surges northward. It's gonna feel a lot more like summer around here starting Wednesday and going right through the weekend.
Summer-style humidity is coming
The Twin Cities are about to get their first taste of summer style warmth and humidity. As the Gulf of Mexico , opens up, moisture will surge northward pushing dewpoints into the 60s for the first time this year and may stick there into next week.
The Twin Cities are about to get their first taste of summer style warmth and humidity. As the Gulf of Mexico , opens up, moisture will surge northward pushing dewpoints into the 60s for the first time this year and may stick there into next week.
Storms drop heavy hail on parts of western Wisconsin
Videos from western Wisconsin show heavy hail failing during afternoon storms.
Videos from western Wisconsin show heavy hail failing during afternoon storms.
Severe weather continues to threaten South after days of flooding, tornadoes
More storms are expected to continue hitting the southeastern United States Wednesday, after days of relentless severe weather has already left several areas with dangerous flooding and tornado damage.
More storms are expected to continue hitting the southeastern United States Wednesday, after days of relentless severe weather has already left several areas with dangerous flooding and tornado damage.
Southern US braces for another round of severe weather after tornadoes cause damage, 2 deaths
The risk of severe weather continued Tuesday across much of the southern U.S. after tornadoes ripped through parts of the region on Sunday night and Monday — killing at least two people in Georgia.
The risk of severe weather continued Tuesday across much of the southern U.S. after tornadoes ripped through parts of the region on Sunday night and Monday — killing at least two people in Georgia.
Tornadoes rip through Mississippi leaving trail of damage in multiple cities
Multiple tornadoes were reported Sunday night across Mississippi, damaging buildings and causing downed trees and power lines.
Multiple tornadoes were reported Sunday night across Mississippi, damaging buildings and causing downed trees and power lines.
Cold air spilling out of Alaska, Canada could bring below average temps to Minnesota next week
It's only early April and some below average temperatures look more likely next week as cold air spills out of Alaska and Canada, which would spell another widespread freeze for much of Minnesota.
It's only early April and some below average temperatures look more likely next week as cold air spills out of Alaska and Canada, which would spell another widespread freeze for much of Minnesota.
Rumbling thunderstorms bring hail across Twin Cities area
Some rumbling thunderstorms brought hail to the Twin Cities area Tuesday night.
Some rumbling thunderstorms brought hail to the Twin Cities area Tuesday night.
Evening storms track across Minnesota after near record-high 80s
Near record-high temps in the low 80s and higher dew points create hot and somewhat more humid conditions that will set the stage for possible storms Monday evening as a cold front rolls in from the west. Possible threats include damaging winds and large hail.
Near record-high temps in the low 80s and higher dew points create hot and somewhat more humid conditions that will set the stage for possible storms Monday evening as a cold front rolls in from the west. Possible threats include damaging winds and large hail.
Northwest Minnesota grass fire rages Monday afternoon
A grass fire burned near Glacier Ridge National Wildlife Refuge Monday afternoon due to low humidity levels and strong winds. (Carl Jones/Twitter)
A grass fire burned near Glacier Ridge National Wildlife Refuge Monday afternoon due to low humidity levels and strong winds. (Carl Jones/Twitter)