Minnesota weather: Rainy start Tuesday as wildfire smoke leads to poor air quality
A rainy morning gives way to a cloudy afternoon with lingering smoky skies and highs in the 60s.
A rainy morning gives way to a cloudy afternoon with lingering smoky skies and highs in the 60s.
MN weather: Rainy start, air quality alert Tuesday
Expect smoky rain across southern and central Minnesota through Tuesday afternoon, with highs in the mid-60s. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the forecast.
Expect smoky rain across southern and central Minnesota through Tuesday afternoon, with highs in the mid-60s. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the forecast.
Huge Sahara dust cloud to impact Florida, Louisiana, and more this week
A wide-reaching Sahara dust plume is sweeping across the Caribbean and expected to impact parts of the southern US this week. Here’s how it could affect health, skies, and hurricane season.
A wide-reaching Sahara dust plume is sweeping across the Caribbean and expected to impact parts of the southern US this week. Here’s how it could affect health, skies, and hurricane season.
Minnesota weather: Strong storms move out of Twin Cities into southern MN
Severe storms are pushing through western Minnesota, bringing strong winds, hail and frequent lightning.
Severe storms are pushing through western Minnesota, bringing strong winds, hail and frequent lightning.
MN weather: Storms move out of Twin Cities, track south
The severe storms are starting to move out of the Twin Cities and are track south and east.
The severe storms are starting to move out of the Twin Cities and are track south and east.
MN weather: Strong storms move through Twin Cities
FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard is tracking strong storms going through the Twin Cities metro Monday night, with the greatest threat being strong winds and frequent lightning.
FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard is tracking strong storms going through the Twin Cities metro Monday night, with the greatest threat being strong winds and frequent lightning.
MN weather: Strong storms approaching Twin Cities metro
FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard is tracking strong storms that are approaching the Twin Cities metro Monday night.
FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard is tracking strong storms that are approaching the Twin Cities metro Monday night.
Strong winds flip boat at Glenwood Marina on Lake Minnewaska
Strong thunderstorms are going through northwestern Minnesota Monday afternoon. Paul Strand caught video of strong winds flipping a boat over at Glenwood Marina on Lake Minnewaska.
Strong thunderstorms are going through northwestern Minnesota Monday afternoon. Paul Strand caught video of strong winds flipping a boat over at Glenwood Marina on Lake Minnewaska.
Severe storms hitting northwestern Minnesota
FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard is tracking severe storms across northwestern Minnesota Monday afternoon that could impact the Twin Cities after dinner time.
FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard is tracking severe storms across northwestern Minnesota Monday afternoon that could impact the Twin Cities after dinner time.
NHC tracking first potential tropical system of 2025 off Florida's eastern coast
The National Hurricane Center is tracking the first area for potential tropical development for the 2025 season off Florida's eastern coast.
The National Hurricane Center is tracking the first area for potential tropical development for the 2025 season off Florida's eastern coast.
Air quality alert for Minnesota extended until Wednesday due to smoke
Smoke from wildfires burning in Canada will impact air quality in Minnesota Monday into Wednesday. Here's what to expect:
Smoke from wildfires burning in Canada will impact air quality in Minnesota Monday into Wednesday. Here's what to expect:
MN weather: Monday forecast update
FOX 9 meteorologist Keith Marler has the updated Monday afternoon forecast.
FOX 9 meteorologist Keith Marler has the updated Monday afternoon forecast.
Italy’s Mt. Etna erupts causing massive ash cloud, sends tourists fleeing
Mount Etna in Italy erupted on Monday, sending plumes of ash and smoke into the air as tourists fled from the area.
Mount Etna in Italy erupted on Monday, sending plumes of ash and smoke into the air as tourists fled from the area.
Air quality alert for Minnesota again on Monday due to smoke from Canada wildfires
Another air quality alert is in effect for Minnesota on Monday due to smoke from wildfires burning in Canada. Here's what you need to know.
Another air quality alert is in effect for Minnesota on Monday due to smoke from wildfires burning in Canada. Here's what you need to know.
MN weather: Hot, hazy and breezy with some possible late day/evening storms
A hot day is in the forecast for Minnesota on Monday, with the potential for some later day storms. Meanwhile, an air quality alert is in effect for the state due to wildfire smoke from Canada.
A hot day is in the forecast for Minnesota on Monday, with the potential for some later day storms. Meanwhile, an air quality alert is in effect for the state due to wildfire smoke from Canada.
MN weather: Air quality alert, storms possible
Another air quality alert is in place across Minnesota because of the wildfire smoke from Canada, but smoke will start to move out as a westerly flow kicks in. A cold front will push through the state late Monday, which could fire up isolated to widely scattered storms during the late day and evening hours in western Minnesota. FOX 9's Cody Matz has your forecast.
Another air quality alert is in place across Minnesota because of the wildfire smoke from Canada, but smoke will start to move out as a westerly flow kicks in. A cold front will push through the state late Monday, which could fire up isolated to widely scattered storms during the late day and evening hours in western Minnesota. FOX 9's Cody Matz has your forecast.
Northern Lights in MN: Wildfire smoke could make the aurora difficult to see
The aurora could be visible and vibrant Sunday night but haze from wildfire smoke might make it difficult to see in Minnesota. Here's what you need to know.
The aurora could be visible and vibrant Sunday night but haze from wildfire smoke might make it difficult to see in Minnesota. Here's what you need to know.
Western half of MN under red air quality alert from Canada wildfire smoke
Unhealthy smoke concentrations in Minnesota have shifted to the western part of the state while the air quality alert remains in place.
Unhealthy smoke concentrations in Minnesota have shifted to the western part of the state while the air quality alert remains in place.
MN pollution control leader explains wildfire smoke
Wildfires in Canada are causing smoke to pour into Minnesota. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) issued air quality alerts this weekend through 6 p.m. Monday, June 2. Some parts of northern and western Minnesota are dealing with bad air quality that is considered unhealthy for everyone. Closer to metro, there?s still a concern for sensitive groups. Matt Taraldsen, supervisor of the MPCA's team of meteorologists, shares what the agency is watching for and when the public should rely on more than the ?smell test.?
Wildfires in Canada are causing smoke to pour into Minnesota. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) issued air quality alerts this weekend through 6 p.m. Monday, June 2. Some parts of northern and western Minnesota are dealing with bad air quality that is considered unhealthy for everyone. Closer to metro, there?s still a concern for sensitive groups. Matt Taraldsen, supervisor of the MPCA's team of meteorologists, shares what the agency is watching for and when the public should rely on more than the ?smell test.?
Why summer should actually begin on June 1
The calendar says summer begins June 20 with the summer solstice, but "meteorological" or "climatological" summer starts three weeks earlier.
The calendar says summer begins June 20 with the summer solstice, but "meteorological" or "climatological" summer starts three weeks earlier.