Weather

Last year Earth was 2.66 degrees warmer than it was before pre-industrial times. It may sound insignificant, but it can be harmful to human health.

The National Weather Service confirms at least four tornadoes hit southern Minnesota on Monday when storms swept through the state, leaving damage in its path. 

After plenty of warmth and high humidity for the last couple of weeks or so, we're now getting a break, largely thanks to what is now former Hurricane Debby.

It's a pleasant Wednesday overall, but there is a possibility of some light showers later in the day. 

The latest forecast predicts Debby could restrengthen over the Atlantic Ocean and then move inland again near Charleston, South Carolina, by Thursday.

A strong but compact storm rolled across Minnesota on Monday, bringing a heavy band of rain that dropped a couple of inches. 

Several possible tornadoes were reported during storms that pushed across southern Minnesota on Monday evening. 

After a wet start to the week, Tuesday will be a much more comfortable and pleasant day. 

Due to storms passing through Minnesota on Monday evening – including some in the southern portions of the state that could potentially be tornadic – thousands are without power in the Twin Cities, according to Xcel Energy.

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued tornado watches and warnings for several southern Minnesota counties on Monday evening.

Video from the National Weather Service Buffalo office shows the vortex spinning in Lake Erie and then coming onshore in LaSalle Park. According to Erie County, the waterspout continued onto Niagara Street where it ripped off the roof of a building.

Heavy rain hit a large portion of Minnesota from Monday morning into the afternoon, with more expected to come in the evening.