Red flag warning, fire weather watch issued for areas of Minnesota

The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning and a fire weather watch for various areas of Minnesota on Wednesday. 

Investigators probe Tennessee plastics factory after deaths during Helene flooding

Tennessee state authorities are investigating the company behind a plastics factory where 11 workers were swept away in Hurricane Helene floodwaters. Two died, and five are still missing.

Hurricane Helene: People still missing, thousands without power
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Thousands remain with out power in the Carolinas as the search continues for people who have been missing since Hurricane Helene destroyed communities. FOX 9's Cody Matz and Se Kwon have the latest on recovery efforts and what Minnesotans are doing to help.

MN weather: Breezy sunshine, temps spike Wednesday
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The warmer temperatures are back on Wednesday, with a high of around 80 degrees in the metro. The dry conditions linger as there's plenty of sunshine, but expect a stronger southwest breeze at 10-20+ mph. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has your forecast.

MN weather: Tuesday forecast update
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FOX 9's Keith Marler provides an update on the Minnesota weather forecast.

Hundreds of US troops battle devastation caused by 'biblical' Helene floods

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said Helene has caused unprecedented devastation across the western portion of the state. He emphasized the scale of the recovery ahead, stating: "This will be a long and difficult recovery."

MN weather: Twin Cities saw record warmth in September

It was a warm, dry September in Minnesota, marking the first September the Twin Cities has seen the average temperature eclipse the 70-degree mark. 

Hurricane Helene death toll continues to rise
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Hurricane Helen has claimed the lives of at least 130 people, but the Department of Homeland Security cautions that the death toll could rise to 600 by week's end, as thousands remain unaccounted for. The storm hit North Carolina hard, with heavy rains washing out roads and buildings, leaving people stranded in the City of Ashville.

Warm, dry September in Twin Cities
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It was a warm and dry September in the Twin Cities. This comes as fall months are trending warmer and drier for the region. FOX 9's Cody Matz explains.

Minnesota weather: Feeling more like fall as we start October on Tuesday

It’s feeling more like fall on Tuesday with seasonable temperatures in the mid-60s, but warmer temperatures return on Wednesday. 

MN weather: Feeling like fall on Tuesday
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It's feeling more like fall for the first day of October. Temperatures are seasonable on Tuesday with a high of 66 degrees in the Twin Cities metro. However, the temperatures will fluctuate over the next few days as highs on Wednesday near 80 degrees before returning back to the lower 70s by the end of the week. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has your forecast.

Join the effort: How you can help Hurricane Helene's devastated communities

Relief efforts are underway, with government agencies and aid organizations like the American Red Cross, Samaritan's Purse, and the Salvation Army providing assistance.

Helene aftermath latest: At least 120 dead, NC communities still isolated

Helene left a trail of widespread damage across the U.S. Southeast, killing at least 120 people and hundreds of others still unaccounted for.

Asheville residents battling 'apocalyptic' aftermath of Hurricane Helene after deadly flooding, landslides

One Asheville, North Carolina resident sounded the alarm as his community battles the devastation left by Hurricane Helene, detailing the "apocalyptic weekend" as the death toll continues to rise while millions are left without power and water. 

Tropical Storm Kirk forms, forecast to become large, powerful hurricane this week: NHC

Tropical Storm Kirk (formerly Tropical Depression 12) formed over the Atlantic Ocean Monday morning and is forecast to become a "large and powerful hurricane" later this week, the National Hurricane Center said.

East Tennessee K-9 officer lost in Helene's historic floods found among dead

An East Tennessee police department is grieving the tragic loss of a K-9 officer who was swept away by the devastating flash floods that ravaged the region in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Biden, Harris and Trump to visit Helene-ravaged communities

President Biden said Monday the federal government will be with survivors and others affected by Helene for “as long as it takes.”