MN weather: Breezy and sunny Saturday, dry week ahead
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Saturday is off to a quiet start with bright sunshine ahead. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has the full forecast.

El Niño 2026: Why this year's pattern could mean warmer Minnesota winter

A super El Niño is setting the stage for an especially wet and warm Minnesota winter, and the impact of the global weather pattern doesn't stop there.

How the 'Super El Niño' could affect our weather
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This winter, we are expecting to see what is called a “Super El Niño.” FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz spoke with Dr. Kenny Blumenfeld, Minnesota, senior climatologist for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, about what exactly this could mean for us in Minnesota. 

MN weather: Friday turns sunny as humidity falls
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Early showers and thunderstorms clear out Friday for a brighter day. Expect pleasant temperatures in the low 80s and falling humidity. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has the forecast.

Minnesota weather: Storms hit Meeker County; Hail, lightning near Crosslake

After muggy conditions most of the day, severe weather struck parts of Minnesota Thursday night, prompting thunderstorm warnings and at least one tornado warning west of the Twin Cities.

Minnesota weather: Storms hit cabin country
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A muggy Thursday made for a night of strong to severe storms in parts of Minnesota. FOX 9 viewers from cabin country in Pequot Lakes, Breezy Point, Bay Lake and Harding sent us videos of ominous looking clouds and lightning that made for quite a show. There were no reports of damage from the storms.

Minnesota weather: Severe storms hit Meeker County
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FOX 9 Meteorologist Erika Mrazik tracks severe weather across Minnesota Thursday night. Storms hit Meeker County west of the Twin Cities, prompting thunderstorm warnings and at least one tornado warning.

El Niño: What it is, how it affects our weather
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What is El Niño, where does it come from and how does it affect our weather?  FOX 9 Meteorologist Cody Matz spoke with Dr. Kenny Blumenfeld, Minnesota, senior climatologist for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources about how this year’s El Niño weather pattern could affect our winter. 

This winter's El Niño could be strongest on record
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FOX 9 Meteorologist Cody Matz spoke with Dr. Kenny Blumenfeld, Minnesota, senior climatologist for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources about what to know about this year’s El Niño weather pattern. 

Farmers warn of 'catastrophic harvests' amid Europe drought
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European farmers are warning of "catastrophic harvests" as extreme heat and drought take a toll on crops and livestock. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg reports.

Minnesota drought: Nearly half of state experiencing severe drought

The Minnesota DNR said 45% of the state is under a severe drought, and for the first time in three years, some parts of the state are in extreme drought.

Severe drought conditions in Twin Cities, northern MN
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The latest U.S. drought monitor was released Thursday, showing a small sliver of northwestern Minnesota and parts of northern Wisconsin are now experiencing extreme drought conditions. 

MN weather: Patchy sun and shower chances Thursday
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Thursday turns more humid as a few showers move through around midday. Another round of thunderstorms could develop toward sunset, with the Twin Cities under a level 2 risk of severe weather. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has the forecast. 

MN weather: Noon update
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FOX 9 Meteorologist Cody Matz has your noon weather update. We'll have a gorgeous Wednesday and our next chance for rain comes Thursday night.

MN weather: Sunny, comfortable Wednesday
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Wednesday brings plenty of sunshine, low humidity, and comfortable temperatures near 80 degrees across much of Minnesota. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg explains when warmer, more humid weather and the next storm chances return.