Freckle-like sunspots visible, Northern Lights tonight
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Wildfire smoke is acting as a sun filter, making cool and dark regions on the sun's surface more visible. These freckle-like sunspots are also creating opportunities to view the Northern Lights on Sunday night, but the hazy air could obstruct the view.

Minnesota weather: Warm and hazy Sunday, air quality alert continues

Temperatures will rise on Sunday as air quality alerts from wildfire smoke remain in place. Monday is expected to clear up with the arrival of a cold front and scattered showers.

MN weather: Warm and hazy Sunday, air quality alert remains
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Smoke concerns are keeping Minnesota's air quality alert in place as temperatures are expected to rise on Sunday. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the full forecast.

Cuts to FEMA could hurt hurricane recovery process
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After cuts to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), experts have concerns amid the upcoming hurricane season.

Minnesota weather: Warm and hazy weekend ahead

A smoky sky can be expected, with some smoke reaching down to the surface. This will lead to periods of poor air quality that should be monitored.

MN weather: Smoky, warm and hazy weekend
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It's looking hot and hazy this weekend with light winds and smoky conditions. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has the full story.

MN weather: Canada wildfires prompt air quality alerts for Minnesota

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued an air quality alert for all of Minnesota on Friday due to the heavy wildfire smoke in Canada moving into the upper Midwest.

MN weather: Air quality alerts, warm weekend
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FOX 9's Keith Marler gives an update on the Minnesota weather forecast, which includes a warm weekend.

MN air quality, heat alerts in place this weekend
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State officials and local meteorologists are warning the public about air quality alerts that are likely to be in place this weekend as temperatures reach potentially hazardous highs. Smoke and hot spots from wildfires in Canada are also having an impact.

Canadian wildfires impacting MN air quality
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Wildfires burning in Canada are expected to impact the air quality in Minnesota and the upper Midwest over the next several days. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has more on the story.

MN weather: Warmer with hazy sunshine Friday
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It's a warmer day on Friday with highs in the 80s, accompanied by hazy sunshine due to wildfire smoke in Canada. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the full forecast.

Tropical Storm Alvin forms off Mexico's coast in Eastern Pacific

Tropical Storm Alvin formed in the Eastern Pacific south of Mexico on Thursday, becoming the first named storm of the 2025 hurricane season.

MN weather: Thursday forecast update
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FOX 9's Cody Matz shares an update on the Minnesota weather forecast for May 29, 2025, and this coming weekend.

Alpine village submerged in brown sludge after glacier collapse

A landslide near Blatten, Switzerland submerged an entire village in the Swiss Alps, leaving most of the homes and buildings under a mass of brown sludge.

MN weather: Slightly brighter, warmer Thursday
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Thursday brings slightly warmer temperatures and partly sunny skies, though the chance of showers still remains. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the full forecast

Forecast: Even more deadly, fiery and uncomfortable extreme weather

A new five-year forecast warns the world is likely to keep breaking heat records, risking more wildfires, hurricanes, and deadly heat waves.

Love looms large in New Mexico as couple says 'I do' with tornado in tow

Daynnely and William Carrillo's picture-perfect wedding day in Portales was punctuated by an extraordinary backdrop: a massive, developing tornado.