Where, how often does lightning strike in US? New report explains
A research team used six years of data from the National Lightning Detection Network to study where and how often lightning strikes occur in the U.S.
A research team used six years of data from the National Lightning Detection Network to study where and how often lightning strikes occur in the U.S.
Red flag warning in Minnesota: Extreme fire risk in SW MN
A red flag warning has been issued for extreme fire risk in southwest Minnesota on Wednesday afternoon, while much of the state is under a high fire danger.
A red flag warning has been issued for extreme fire risk in southwest Minnesota on Wednesday afternoon, while much of the state is under a high fire danger.
MN weather: Warmer Wednesday
FOX 9's Cody Matz shares the forecast.
FOX 9's Cody Matz shares the forecast.
Minnesota lake talks, sounds like 'Star Wars' battle while ice melts
FOX 9 viewer Rebecca Osborne shared this video from Bass Lake on Highway 210 near McGregor, Minnesota. The lake is making sounds as the ice melts. "It sounds like there are Jedi Knights and Stormtroopers out there fighting it out," Osborne told FOX 9. "Pew! Pew! Pew!"
FOX 9 viewer Rebecca Osborne shared this video from Bass Lake on Highway 210 near McGregor, Minnesota. The lake is making sounds as the ice melts. "It sounds like there are Jedi Knights and Stormtroopers out there fighting it out," Osborne told FOX 9. "Pew! Pew! Pew!"
Minnesota weather: Wind and clouds, but warmer on Wednesday
A "midweek mellow" will present itself in terms of temperatures throughout Minnesota on Wednesday, but it won’t be in terms of wind speed.
A "midweek mellow" will present itself in terms of temperatures throughout Minnesota on Wednesday, but it won’t be in terms of wind speed.
?Midweek mellow? temps in MN on Wednesday
A ?midweek mellow? will present itself in terms of temperatures throughout Minnesota, but winds will be gusty throughout.
A ?midweek mellow? will present itself in terms of temperatures throughout Minnesota, but winds will be gusty throughout.
MN weather: Seasonably mild
FOX 9's Cody Matz has your forecast.
FOX 9's Cody Matz has your forecast.
Minnesota weather: Brighter, tranquil and seasonably mild for Tuesday
After a cloudy Monday, Tuesday will be brighter and seasonably mild in the Twin Cities metro area.
After a cloudy Monday, Tuesday will be brighter and seasonably mild in the Twin Cities metro area.
MN weather: Brighter, seasonably mild Tuesday
Tuesday will be brighter, with some passing clouds in the afternoon and highs in the mid-40s. On Wednesday, temperatures heat up slightly for the Twin Cities, but a small system could bring a chance for light rain and snowflakes in parts of the state.
Tuesday will be brighter, with some passing clouds in the afternoon and highs in the mid-40s. On Wednesday, temperatures heat up slightly for the Twin Cities, but a small system could bring a chance for light rain and snowflakes in parts of the state.
MN weather: Seasonably mild this week
It'll be much cooler than this past weekend, but it'll stay seasonably mild this week. FOX 9's Cody Matz has your forecast.
It'll be much cooler than this past weekend, but it'll stay seasonably mild this week. FOX 9's Cody Matz has your forecast.
Ice house removal deadline for MN lakes
Monday is the deadline for all ice houses to be removed from Minnesota lakes. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is urging people to use extreme caution since many of them are too dangerous to reach, due to the warm weather.
Monday is the deadline for all ice houses to be removed from Minnesota lakes. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is urging people to use extreme caution since many of them are too dangerous to reach, due to the warm weather.
Minnesota weather: Much cooler with patchy light showers Monday, seasonably mild this week
After record-breaking warmth Sunday, Monday will be much cooler, but temperatures remain above average.
After record-breaking warmth Sunday, Monday will be much cooler, but temperatures remain above average.
MN weather: Cooler with some patchy light showers
Much cooler temperatures Monday after some record warmth Sunday. Some light, patchy showers are possible in southeastern Minnesota Monday. The metro might see some very light rain around noon. Even with cooler temperatures Monday, they still stay above average.
Much cooler temperatures Monday after some record warmth Sunday. Some light, patchy showers are possible in southeastern Minnesota Monday. The metro might see some very light rain around noon. Even with cooler temperatures Monday, they still stay above average.
Minnesota enjoys a taste of spring in early March
With temps warming well into the 70s, Minnesotans got an early taste of spring. Photojournalist Willow Locke captured the beautiful day.
With temps warming well into the 70s, Minnesotans got an early taste of spring. Photojournalist Willow Locke captured the beautiful day.
Iceland's famed Blue Lagoon evacuates guests as fears of volcanic eruption continue
Residents of the evacuated seaside town of Grindavík in Iceland continue to hold their breath in anticipation of a possible volcanic eruption in the area after officials said magma has once again accumulated underground.
Residents of the evacuated seaside town of Grindavík in Iceland continue to hold their breath in anticipation of a possible volcanic eruption in the area after officials said magma has once again accumulated underground.
Minnesota weather: Twin Cities set 2 warmth records
The Twin Cities set two weather records on Sunday, as Minnesota enjoy a warm spring day.
The Twin Cities set two weather records on Sunday, as Minnesota enjoy a warm spring day.
MN weather: Possible record breaking warm Sunday
Sunday could break another warm record with an expected high temperature of 70 degrees in the metro area. Sunday will be mostly sunny, but windy. A cold front is expected to pass through Minnesota this afternoon, which might cause some showers and possibly thundershowers.
Sunday could break another warm record with an expected high temperature of 70 degrees in the metro area. Sunday will be mostly sunny, but windy. A cold front is expected to pass through Minnesota this afternoon, which might cause some showers and possibly thundershowers.
Ian Leonard does Polar Plunge at Lake Nokomis
FOX 9's Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard and his team participated in the largest Polar Plunge of the season at Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis. Leonard and his team raised $185,000 Saturday for the Special Olympics at the Plunge.
FOX 9's Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard and his team participated in the largest Polar Plunge of the season at Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis. Leonard and his team raised $185,000 Saturday for the Special Olympics at the Plunge.
2024 North American Ice Diving Festival in MN
Divers from across the country came to Anoka County for the 2024 North American Ice Diving Festival, despite the warm weather.
Divers from across the country came to Anoka County for the 2024 North American Ice Diving Festival, despite the warm weather.
MN weather: Record warmth continues
Temperatures will stay very mild Saturday night with record breaking warmest low temperatures expected by Sunday morning. Temperatures look to stay in the mid 40s for parts of Minnesota which will help to reach a new record high temperature Sunday afternoon. A south breeze will linger tonight through a big chunk of Sunday. Gusts could reach above 30 mph for parts of Minnesota before a cold front pushes through the metro later in the evening.
Temperatures will stay very mild Saturday night with record breaking warmest low temperatures expected by Sunday morning. Temperatures look to stay in the mid 40s for parts of Minnesota which will help to reach a new record high temperature Sunday afternoon. A south breeze will linger tonight through a big chunk of Sunday. Gusts could reach above 30 mph for parts of Minnesota before a cold front pushes through the metro later in the evening.